For years I avoided taking a VHF Radio Course. I thought how hard could it be? Well, you don’t know what you don’t know. My husband, Simon, took the VHF radio course and obtained a license when we first purchased our boat, so as long as one person had a license, I felt OK to[Read More]
Marine
VHF Radio Marine for Sailing Cruisers – 6 Excellent Tips
Let’s set a course for an in-depth exploration of the invaluable tool every sailor should have aboard their vessel: the VHF Radio Marine. So, strap in, adjust your sails, and embark on this maritime adventure together. VHF Radio Marine: Your Nautical Swiss Army Knife The VHF Radio Marine is like the Swiss Army Knife of[Read More]
Installing A New Marine Diesel Engine
What’s it like installing a new marine Diesel engine? Is it a small job or a big one? Well…any job on a boat seems to take far longer than intended. But what’s involved in an engine swap out? When my husband Simon said he wanted to replace our Westerbeke 7.5 kW with a Northern Lights[Read More]
Diesel marine engine course – Top 10 interesting tid-bits I learned
Why would a sailor take a diesel marine engine course? My husband booked us on a Diesel marine engine course after we decided to trade our 6 bedroom house for a floating 56′ home. Upon hearing news of the course I thought, isn’t it more important to learn how to sail better, but then I[Read More]
