Ducking out of cycone season’s path in the South Pacific doesn’t always mean heading for New Zealand (published May 2014) It was time to leave the […]
The path Less Traveled
Understanding Killer Whales
A cruisers’s guide to these unique and intelligent mammals (published May 2014) We are at anchor in a quiet cove, sipping coffee and listening to tiny […]
Caleta, Pulpito, Mexico
29° 18′ N 113° 17.5′ W (published April 2014) Our boat appeared to hover over the sand, the water was that clear. Our first night, the […]
Health Insurance for Cruisers
Once you leave the U.S., medical services, costs and insurance all change. Here are some ways of going foreign and being covered. (published April 2014) For […]
Keep Her Running
Here is an introduction to your annual diesel engine maintenance program (published April 2014) Taking care of your diesel engine(s) is one of the fundamental jobs […]
Spring Safety Checks
Commissioning for the upcoming season is the perfect time to inspect your boat’s safety equipment (published April 2014) As springtime rolls around and we start to […]
Leave and Return with Peace-of-Mind
A guide to decommissioning and commissioning your boat in a foreign port (published April 2014) A high percentage of cruisers we meet each year plan on […]
Cruising Norway
An armchair sailor’s dream charter comes true (published April 2014) It all began one cold and snowy winter day in the northeast while watching an episode […]
The Other Higher Education
(published April 2014) In the War of 1812 my great-great-great grandfather was taken prisoner by the British. He was the captain of a merchant sailing vessel, […]
Highlights of the Society Islands
A cruiser’s guide to one of the South Pacific’s most dreamy destinations (published April 2014) You know you’ve been spoiled by the South Pacific when you […]