Here, Kitty Kitty

Working while cruising, can the two mix?  (published October 2014) Sounds good, doesn’t it: working as you cruise around the globe. Many sailors fantasize about such […]

Five Years of Living the Dream

Lessons learned from an experienced cruising couple  (published October 2014) There is some celebrating aboard Astarte, our Moody 422. We toast two milestones: five years aboard […]

Digging Deep

Simple anchoring etiquette makes everyone’s night on the hook happier ever after  (published October 2014) Sitting peacefully on anchor, it was impossible not to notice the […]

Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands

(published September 2014) The Apostle Islands on the southwest side of Lake Superior offer 21 beautiful, uninhabited islands, stunning sea caves, seven lighthouses, beautiful island bays, […]

Choosing a Generator

Part II: Installation tips for the faint of heart  (published September 2014) So you have done the research, studied the brochures, completed a dozen electrical needs […]

Financing Your Next Boat

Money is getting more available and lending institutions are once more getting into the marine market  (published September 2014) In the sailing market, almost half of […]

Kourou, French Guiana

A gritty, yet fascinating stopover on the way north from Brazil  (published September 2014) “Why not just go to the Bahamas like everyone else?” There was […]

New Caledonian Retreat

An introduction to the idyllic lagoons of this beautiful and cruisable Pacific stopover  (published September 2014) Sailing New Caledonia? “It’s horrible!” one sailor complained. “The water […]

Tales from the Crypt

An equatorial crossing haunted by superstition  (published September 2014) We woke up to a double rainbow arching across a clear sky and disappearing behind Isla Cocos. […]

Around Nassau Town

25° 3′ N / 77° 20′ W  (published August 2014) Nassau, in the Bahamas, has a rough reputation, and locals confirmed that I should watch myself […]