Mistakes new boaters make – are there many? How can you ensure you don’t make them too? Read this article to avoid some of the common pitfalls so to flatten your learning curve quickly. 1. Saying “over and out” on the VHF radio. When speaking over the VHF radio only one person can speak at[Read More]
Anchoring
How to make a bottle knot
How to make a Bottle Knot This knot is used to tie onto the neck of a bottle. You can use it to create a float, as we did, to feed a rope underneath an anchor we pulled up. Or, if you’re in cold waters and you want to keep your beverages cold, you can[Read More]
How to Anchor a Sailboat – Lessons Learned
Back in England, when we had our 35’ Moody sailboat (pictured above), I never considered using the anchor. In fact, I never looked at it nor did I know the location of the windless (anchor) controls. I didn’t even want to know how to anchor a sailboat. When our engine cut out in the middle[Read More]
A couple sets off for a three-year world sailing trip – 15 amazing years later, they’re still going!
Who better to run into as we start our around-the-world sailing trip than world cruising veterans Jim and Carole aboard sailboat Nepenthe? After setting off on an early Oyster (late 80s) for a three-year around-the-world sailing trip in 1999, the inspirational pair are still gracing the sea due to their love of the lifestyle. When[Read More]
