Imagine sailing the Bahamas. First, however, you have to get there. Ideally, you’ll want to experience the ocean shimmering under the warm sun, gentle trade winds filling your sails, and the exhilarating thrill of crossing the mighty Gulf Stream. Sailing to the Bahamas is a dream for many cruising sailors, a voyage that promises adventure,[Read More]
Checklists
Anchor and Rode Checklist – #1 Best Sailor’s Guide to a Good Night’s Sleep
Anchoring is a fundamental skill for any sailor. Your anchor and rode are how you secure your boat, allowing you to relax and enjoy your time on the water. But for newcomers, the world of anchors and rode can seem daunting. This guide breaks down the essentials, providing an informative article and an easy-to-follow checklist[Read More]
Off Season Sailing Destination Checklist For Sailors
This off-season Sailing Destination Checklist is for sailors to use when deciding where to go in the off-season. Hurricanes are prominent in the Caribbean in the off-season, and in the Mediterranean, it’s the winter months when the Med is stormy. Choosing the right off-season destination is crucial. Storms/bad weather, logistics, local conditions, and the community vary[Read More]
Sailing Trip Planning Checklist
Check out our new Sailing Trip Planning Checklist! Preparing for the next sailing season NOW, during hurricane season, is a smart and productive use of time for sailing cruisers. While you’re hunkered down in Grenada, in the Americas, or somewhere in Mexico get to work so you’re ready to head out sailing soon! Below is[Read More]
Sailing Pre-Passage Checks – #1 Important Check is the Bilge
Performing sailing pre-passage checks on a sailboat ensures a safe and successful voyage. Ensuring the automatic bilge pump works is one important aspect of these checks. The automatic bilge pump removes any water that enters the boat, whether from rain, waves, or leaks. If the bilge pump is not working, water could accumulate and cause[Read More]
A Boat Checklist: The Key to Successful Cruising
In need of a boat checklist? Are you new to sailing, afraid of making mistakes, or overwhelmed by the crazy learning curve of becoming a sailing cruiser? How much do you know versus what you don’t know? Do you have this nagging feeling that there are things you should be doing, but you don’t know[Read More]
Long Sailing Passage Preparation Checklist
In this Long Sailing Passage Preparation Checklist, you’ll find action items for safety and medical, communications, passage plans, provisioning, crew briefing/watch schedules/duties, and last-minute preparations. What is a long sailing passage? If you’re going in the open ocean and won’t be close to land I consider that a long passage even if it’s a few[Read More]
Anchor Chain – A Time-Saving and Practical 15 Step Checklist
Replacing your old anchor chain with a new one isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Use this Checklist to ensure you get the correct chain for your gypsy. Make sure to purchase our ‘Checklists For Sailors’ guide to get loads more checklists and blueprints for boating success. Check the guide out Checklists For Sailors.[Read More]
Beach BBQ Checklist For Cruisers
Beach BBQs are a staple occurrence for sailing cruisers! Ensure your BBQ is great rather than good by using this Beach BBQ Checklist For Cruisers. As a sailing cruiser life often revolves around what beautiful sandy beach, deserted island, or little harbor is next on the list of places to anchor. Waking up to breathtaking[Read More]
Understanding Your Boat’s Electrical Systems
How are you doing with understanding your boat’s electrical systems? This is the first of a series of videos and articles where we’ll be exploring the basics of boating electrical systems. This is so that you can be in control which means that you’ll have a safer boat, save money, and easily troubleshoot common problems.[Read More]
