Port Antonio, Jamaica

18°11 N, 076°27 W  (published October 2013) Is it too much to claim that Port Antonio, Jamaica, is one of the most overlooked highlights of the […]

Panama to the Galapagos Islands

Part I: The mighty Pacific Ocean shows its serene and tender disposition  (published October 2013) Having crossed the Atlantic via the “Milk Run” aboard our 1981 […]

Heavy Metal

Things to consider when purchasing a windlass  (published September 2013) Marinas and moorings are convenient, but sooner or later you may wish to venture further afield, […]

The Snubber

A simple piece of cruising equipment with a big job  (published September 2013) It was around 3 a.m. and I awoke to a building breeze pushing […]

Which Island is the Best?

Experienced Caribbean Island hoppers answer an unexpected question  (published September 2013) Get a group of cruisers together and the word “best” will be mentioned frequently: the […]

Portobelo, Panama

09° 33′ 0″ N   79° 39′ 0″ W  (published August 2013) Panama’s Portobelo is a gem of a place, the perfect intermediary stop between the San […]

Sailing Expeditions

From learn-t0-voyage experiences to Antarctic adventures, there are lots of ways to fill your sea boots with salt water  (published August 2013) Most of us don’t […]

A World of Opportunities

Flotillas are a great way to enjoy a sailing vacation in destinations worldwide  (published August 2013) Just outside English Harbour, Antigua, Jill and I raised the […]

Fishing Bay, Orcas Island

In the San Juan Islands, unplanned anchorages can often be the best  48° 41.5′ N 122° 54.4′ W     (published July 2013) Go cruising and you usually […]

Small Boat, Big Lake

When two brothers venture out on Lake Michigan, the destination doesn’t really matter  (published July 2013) “Make sure you’re back by next Thursday at 6:30 for […]