If you can’t find the pencil, you can’t draw the line (published March 2015) There is a lot we learn from a first ocean passage that […]
Nuts and Bolts of Successful Ocean Navigation
Products to keep your cruising life safe and fun
We’ve identified a number of great products that will enhance our cruising lifestyle and keep you safe while doing it (published December 2014) ZEAL Sunglasses Creators […]
Fitting Out for An Offshore Passage South
Headed offshore to the Caribbean or Mexico this winter? Here are the basics for preparing your boat and crew for the rigors of an autumn ocean […]
The Major Refit
Time and miles have taken their toll. It’s time to manage a refit to all your boat’s essential systems. (published Ocdtober 2014) The miles have slipped […]
Digging Deep
Simple anchoring etiquette makes everyone’s night on the hook happier ever after (published October 2014) Sitting peacefully on anchor, it was impossible not to notice the […]
Rotary Currents
Learn the nuances of these currents to help in your coastal navigation (published September 2014) Most tidal currents we deal with on inland waters are reversing […]
Arctic Fever
Questions abound as a dream voyage to Svalbard is realized (published August 2014) When I decided to sail to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, located in […]
Speed Isn’t Everything
Whether you’re dealing with heavy weather or just taking a break, there are times when slowing the boat makes all the sense in the world (published […]
Florida to the Caribbean
An experienced delivery skipper shares tips on his route to paradise (published July 2014) Ah, the Lesser Antilles, irresistible as a Siren’s song. Every year these […]
Downwind Sails for the Cruising Sailor
Here’s what you need to know about downwind sails before you talk to your sailmaker (published June 2014) With a little luck and patient scheduling, the […]