New Boatyard in Panama

(published April 2014) For those familiar with Almirante in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama, it is the water taxi gateway to Isla Colon and […]

Golden Moments in Vanuatu

Experiencing a touch of glamour in a far away isle  (published April 2014) We were enjoying a quiet afternoon cup of tea below decks, out of […]

Water of Life

How to get, store and use one of our most precious resources while cruising  (published March 2014) Water is useful stuff. We like to drink it, […]

The Northwest Passage

Making history by conquering the icy passage through this famous northern corridor  (published March 2014) “Polar bear! There is a polar bear right next to our […]

Before the Mast

Sailing on a tall ship or schooner can be a thrilling, life changing experience  (published March 2014) There is something exhilarating, fascinating and even romantic about […]

Marquesas to Panama

Onwards and upwards from French Polynesia eastwards to Panama  (published March 2014) Last Christmas we had no ordinary wishlist from the middle of the Pacific Ocean. […]

Salty Dawg Rally Update

(published March 2014) As winter in the Caribbean rolls on, the 110-strong Salty Dawg fleet that sailed in company last November from Hampton, Va. to The […]