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…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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,…
4 years ago
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…
4 years ago
Avoiding Ship Collisions
Did you know that there are several steps you can take to ensure that you’re not bulldozed over by a…
4 years ago
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…
4 years ago
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…
4 years ago
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…
4 years ago