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]
Checklists for Sailors
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]
Prevent Boating Fails – Close all Windows!
When it comes to sailing preventing boating fails should be a number one priority. Ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on board is paramount. One seemingly small mistake, such as leaving a window open, can lead to disastrous consequences. In order to prevent this from happening, checklists can be an effective tool. How Checklists[Read More]
