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,…
3 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…
3 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…
3 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…
3 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…
3 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…
3 years ago
How To Fix A Leaky Mast
Boats leak from a variety of places, the mast being one of them. In this video, Simon will demonstrate how…
3 years ago
Overnight Sailing Trip
One of the initial worries that new sailing cruisers have is tackling their first overnight sailing trip. Our recommendation is…
3 years ago
What Tools To Have On My Boat?
We often get asked by aspiring sailing cruisers, 'What tools to have on my boat?' One of our guests wanted…
3 years ago