In the first leg of our five-year circumnavigation, we sailed and cruised from the East Coast of the U.S. to New Zealand via the Panama Canal and the ...
On August 22, 2017 / By George DayYachting World sponsors the annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and undertakes an in-depth survey of gear and equipment that they publish in the magazine. Here’s the report for ...
On August 22, 2017 / By George DayWhereas long-term cruisers develop various communication strategies over time, offshore communication has always been a challenge for occasional passagemakers trying to balance cost and need. Once out of ...
On August 15, 2017 / By George DayThere’s nothing more satisfying than capping a pleasant day on the water with a good meal, be it burgers and dogs on the grill or some fancy, culinary ...
On August 8, 2017 / By AdministratorThere aren’t many things as frustrating as an outboard that refuses to start. It is likely to be when you want to take your tender back to the ...
On August 1, 2017 / By AdministratorBarring improper use or some owner fabricated MacGyverism gone bad (jury-rigged adapters, botched plug installations, etc.) overheating and corrosion are the primary causes of AC shore power cord ...
On July 18, 2017 / By AdministratorAll sailors—except those who sail exclusively in the most northern but still liquid reaches of the Arctic Ocean, or most southern parts of the Antarctic Ocean—are well aware ...
On June 20, 2017 / By AdministratorHere is a simple way to make mast steps for your sailboat. The cost for all supplies is less than $100. If you are considering mast steps for ...
On June 1, 2017 / By AdministratorUSB devices are as prevalent on the boat as at home – guests bring devices that require it, I have a ton that need it, and not just ...
On May 22, 2017 / By AdministratorHere’s a great article by David Burch from Starpath Navigation on how to calculate the true wind and why it matters to sailors… There are several ways to ...
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