Technically the hurricane season is behind us. The reality is that while some of the devastation remains in some places, the weather will be idyllic in […]
The Winds of Christmas
Surviving Irma in Tortola: Todd Duff’s First Person Account
Cruising sailor, yacht broker, surveyor and author Todd Duff was there and so was the Amel 53 Ocean Life that he used to live aboard (published […]
The Year of the Hurricane?
The numbers aren’t all in yet, but we already know that one year does not necessarily make a trend (published Nov/Dec 2017) For many, the hurricane […]
Dealing with a Hurricane
Tropical weather systems, and hurricanes in particular, have their own idiosyncrasies. Understanding them can help us deal with them more effectively. Misunderstanding them can be a […]
Wicked Bad News!
Hurricanes aren’t as entertaining in real life as they may appear on TV (published September 2013) The warm September morning started out peacefully enough. As dawn […]
Navigation in Hurricane Season
The 34-kt Rule and the Mariners’ 1-2-3 Rule (published January 2013) The tragic sinking of the tall ship HMS Bounty and the loss of two lives […]