Gear

How to set up your deck for safe, efficient shorthanded sailing and cruising  (published June 2014) The difference between a coastal cruising boat and  boats that […]

A quick guide to maximizing your energy independence  (published June 2014) For decades now, solar and wind power have reliably provided inexpensive energy to cruisers. It’s […]

(published May 2014) The Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) that was put into action in 2002 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), mandated that commercial […]

Staying safe at sea means having the proper gear and ensuring that everything will work as planned in the event of an emergency. This article is […]

Taking proper care of your life raft is critical to making sure it will work when you need it most  (published May 2014) When I stepped […]

Here is an introduction to your annual diesel engine maintenance program  (published April 2014) Taking care of your diesel engine(s) is one of the fundamental jobs […]

Commissioning for the upcoming season is the perfect time to inspect your boat’s safety equipment  (published April 2014) As springtime rolls around and we start to […]

A guide to decommissioning and commissioning your boat in a foreign port  (published April 2014) A high percentage of cruisers we meet each year plan on […]

How to get, store and use one of our most precious resources while cruising  (published March 2014) Water is useful stuff. We like to drink it, […]

The best way to avoid steering problems is to maintain the equipment. But you also need to have a Plan B if it does fail.  (published […]