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 […]
Deck Layouts for Cruising
Solitude, Self-Reliance, Serenity
Wheter alone or in the company of one or two others, shorthanded sailing means spending time on deck, alone and responsible for the safety of everyone […]
AIS for Cruisers
(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 […]
Care and Maintenance of Safety Gear
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 […]
Life Raft Servicing
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 […]
Life Rafts
A comprehensive guide to life rafts, their equipment, storage and deployment (published May 2014) Life rafts are designed to keep the crew of a vessel alive […]
SAR Explained
How search and rescue procedures really work, with Michael Jacobs (published May 2014) You’re 20 miles offshore and slogging to windward at 2 a.m. when one […]
Bottom Paint for the Long Haul
Beating the barnacles on a cruising boat is a constant battle that can make the difference between fast and slow passages (published April 2014) Over the […]
Keep Her Running
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 […]
Spring Safety Checks
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 […]