Cruising News

(published December 2015) I was on the dock casting off lines when Jill put the engine in reverse. Then, when she powered up to back us […]

(published December 2015) The light was soft with just a hint of sunset colors, as the sun hung low on the horizon. We had set off […]

Whether you’re inviting people over, are meeting on the beach du jour or are setting up on the dock, here are a few ideas to make […]

Going aloft can be either a heart-wrenching experience or an adrenaline rush to a room with a view. It certainly gives one a different perspective on […]

Let your boat’s speed through the water charge your battery bank  (published November 2015) Water powered the beginning of the Industrial Revolution when inventors and entrepreneurs […]

The future of onboard energy production is here  (published November 2015) Alternative energy sources used to keep our batteries topped up and our amenities running have […]

Over the last few years Jill, my wife, and I have read lots of stories of cruisers losing their rigs to one or another failure in […]

There is a plethora of choices when it comes to sails for offshore passagemaking but as always there is the struggle between how many sails to […]

Visiting Swan Islands, Islas Santanilla and Islas del Cisne  (published November 2015) Bram had been waiting for me in the Caymans for three weeks and was […]

Two liveaboards look back on riding out Hurricane Katrina in a New Orleans marina  (published November 2015) Ask anyone whether it would be a good idea […]