Seamanship

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 […]

An armchair sailor’s dream charter comes true  (published April 2014) It all began one cold and snowy winter day in the northeast while watching an episode […]

(published April 2014) In the War of 1812 my great-great-great grandfather was taken prisoner by the British. He was the captain of a merchant sailing vessel, […]

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, […]

Making history by conquering the icy passage through this famous northern corridor  (published March 2014) “Polar bear! There is a polar bear right next to our […]

How to use your electronic charting system for navigation, even if your GPS fails  (published March 2014) We might assume an electronic charting system (ECS) is […]

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 […]

A guide to VHF radio communication and your safety  (published February 2014) In the ever-evolving age of modern marine electronics, the humble VHF still stands out […]

An instant guide to receiving SSB email and weather at sea  (published February 2014) SSB radios are one of the most useful tools for sending and […]

These small, inexpensive beacons perform mighty big jobs  (published February 2014) In the 2011 Fastnet Race, the mega maxi racer Rambler was leading the fleet when […]