Cruising in the Caribbean is usually peaceful and relaxed. The people of most of the islands are friendly and glad to have cruisers visiting their harbors and spending ...
On January 24, 2018 / By AdministratorBy Bob Williams How to build an energy system that is robust, reliable and up to the rigors of offshore sailing For the past 30 years we ...
On January 18, 2018 / By George DayThey say cruising is a lifelong pastime and that you never stop learning. Here’s a useful anchoring technique that will make narrow anchorages safer and more secure. ...
On January 3, 2018 / By George DayThe lowly anode or zinc made from one of the least noble metals, plays a royal role in the life of your marine electrical and mechanical systems: Defeating ...
On December 20, 2017 / By George DayIf you have never pulled apart your sheet and halyard winches, you might be surprised at what simple and elegant machines they are on the inside. Winches are ...
On November 15, 2017 / By George DayIn the last few decades, sail handling has come a long way and it has changed not only how people sail, but how long they can continue to ...
On November 8, 2017 / By George DayLearning how to anchor securely, easily and without a lot of fuss and bother is really the art of becoming good sailing and cruising partners…here’s Tip Number 1. ...
On November 1, 2017 / By George DayUnloved and neglected, the bilge pump sits forgotten until the day it’s called upon to pump water out of the boat. Except that sometimes they don’t work as ...
On October 25, 2017 / By George DayWith sea boots and foul weather gear full of water, I stepped onto the bottom rung of the life raft’s boarding ladder and tried to stand up. Nothing. ...
On October 11, 2017 / By George DayShe was a magnificent yacht in her day, and you’re the new proud owner. With a little tender loving care she can regain that youthful appearance, but, ...
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