48°85’47” N 54°00’92” W (published November 2012) Ever since reading Canadian author Farley Mowat’s books about Newfoundland’s southwest coast, it has been our dream to sail […]
Hare Bay, Newfoundland
Fresh for the Oven
Baking the best bread at sea (published June 2012) Nothing beats the taste, texture and aroma of a loaf of freshly baked bread. But baking at […]
Cruising Croatia
Exploring new grounds on the Dalmatian Coast (published March 2012) Our group of eight had been to the British Virgin Islands twice and had a great […]
Cruising Guide to the Apostle Islands
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers visitors the chance to explore sea caves, tour lighthouses, hike, camp and cruise around 21 islands in the northern portion […]
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Agents, part 2
Preparing your boat and crew for the Panama Canal Transit (published July 2015) In last month’s issue we got your boat signed up for a Panama […]
Cuba: Pearl of the Antilles
Part 1-Long the forbidden land just 90 miles from Florida, Cuba has a lot to offer cruisers (published July 2015) “I think we are in a […]
New Zealand’s Unknown Isle
Discovering rugged yet laid-back Stewart Island (published May 2013) photos by Jim Thomsen Most people believe New Zealand consists of just North and South Islands. But […]
A Feast for the Senses
A leisurely cruise in Fiordland, New Zealand (published January 2013) “You’re going where? Why? Just rent a campervan and drive there!” That was the response we […]
Connecting the Dots in the South Pacific
The author and her family find paradise on the South Pacific island of Suwarrow (published July 2015) Cruising can be a game of connect the dots, […]
Cruising Guide to the Apostle Islands
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore oggers visitors the chance to explore sea caves, tour lighthouses,hike, camp and cruise around 21 islands in the northern portion of […]