maintenance

Over the last few years Jill, my wife, and I have read lots of stories of cruisers losing their rigs to one or another failure in […]

Preparing a boat for an ocean voyage is a big process, and it requires even more effort and planning if you intend to cruise the world’s […]

After having spent the past eight years crossing oceans on our 40 year old Valiant 40, we have discovered what equipment has given us the best […]

Stronger deck handles and no varnishing  (published September 2015) A wise sailor once said to me, “sand or sail”.  All his topside teak was unvarnished, gray, […]

How to become a more confident, anxiety free diesel mechanic  (published March 2013) I had departed the marina in Charleston, South Carolina bound for Florida, it […]

How to deal with the unexpected and learn from your experience  (published March 2013) The day started off great. It was a gorgeous morning. My wife, […]

The principles of fiberglass construction, what to look for in buying an older boat and how to assess and repair any damage  (published May 2015) There […]

It has often been said that the devil is in the details. It’s those same details that will decide victory on the racecourse or pleasure throughout […]

A line or weed tangled in our pop can ruin your whole day, if not end your cruise. Here’s the remedy.  (published April 2015) Every year […]

Afer two years, renewing the bottom paint quickly moved atop our spring fitting out list  (published April 2015) While kayaking back to the boat after a […]