The path Less Traveled

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]