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Dinghy And Outboard Theft

As a sailing cruiser, it's very important to learn how to avoid dinghy and outboard theft. The key concept is…

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Living On A Sailboat Full Time 40 Benefits

One afternoon, while sitting in my cockpit, rocking back and forth (at anchor), I wrote 40 reasons why living on…

  • Getting Started
  • How To's

Top 20 Mistakes New Boaters Make

Mistakes new boaters make - are there many? How can you ensure you don’t make them too? Read this article…

  • Life Aboard

So This Is What A Panic Attack Is?

Is this a panic attack? In Miami International Airport I sat at Gate 24 questioning whether or not I could…

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  • Life Aboard

Sailing Disaster – 50 knot gusts, shredded mainsail & snapped steering chain

We left the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean heading north for Antigua - a 27 hour/180-mile passage. Unfortunately,…

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Avoiding Ship Collisions Video

One of the scarier things about navigating by sailboat is dealing with cargo ships and cruise liners. As you'll see…

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  • Safety

Avoiding Ship Collisions

Did you know that there are several steps you can take to ensure that you’re not bulldozed over by a…

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How To Tie Onto A Cleat

One of the first things you'll learn when becoming a sailor is how to tie onto a cleat. Like most…

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How To Make Your Boat Shine

Here's how to make your boat shine - we demonstrate the best way to make your metalwork sparkle, remove rust…

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Hauling Out For An Emergency Repair

From time to time we break things, or things break on the boat, that just can't be fixed while in…

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