14° 40’ S, 145° 28’ E (published March 2013) The northwestern bay of Lizard Island was littered with boats, quite a change from the empty anchorages […]
Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
A Leeward Islands Odyssey
A week on a crewed charter cat opens their eyes to the Caribbean wonders (published March 2013) Dawn arrived slowly. The night had wrapped its blanket […]
B.V.I.s Off the Beaten Track
You can still find secluded anchorages and unspoiled snorkeling (published March 2013) The British Virgin Islands, because of their near perfect sailing and cruising features, have […]
Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean
The Eastern Med Yacht Rally opens doors to the wonders of the ‘cradle of civilization” (published March 2013) In the spring of 2011, as we enjoyed […]
The Five Stages of Crisis Management
How to deal with the unexpected and learn from your experience (published March 2013) The day started off great. It was a gorgeous morning. My wife, […]
Ship Shape
Five boat-friendly exercises to get your body ready for cruising (published February 2013) TOP PICTURE 1-LEGGED LUNGES • Begin with the top of one foot on […]
Pet Pampering Onboard
Simple massage techniques to improve health and circulation in your favorite four-legged crewmembers (published January 2013) “Were you successful?” I ask Tony as he steps out […]
Girls’ Day Out
Willemstad, Curacao (published January 2013) Every few weeks, our group of female friends rides the bus from our anchorage in Spanish Waters, Curacao into Willemstad for […]
Three Days in the Bunsbys
50° 06’N 127° 31’W (published December 2015) With favorable northwest winds in the forecast, we headed south after relaxing for two days in North Harbour, Quatsino […]
Unleashing Women’s Potential
Thinking beyond “pink and blue” boundaries leads to smoother sailing (published December 2012) “You’ve got to let me put a few holes in the boat,” I […]