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Preparation is the key to happy, safe cruising in a well fitted out cruising boat  (published October 2017) When you are getting a boat ready for […]

(published April 2017) If you have never pulled apart your sheet and halyard winches, you might be surprised at what simple and elegant machines they are […]

Fitting out for a multi-year cruise  (published April 2017) My dream of cruising long term actually started as a child standing on the south shore of […]

How I upgraded our dodger with the generous help of friends and fellow cruisers  (published January 2015) While sailing close hauled into a steep chop created […]

We’ve identified a number of great products that will enhance our cruising lifestyle and keep you safe while doing it  (published December 2014) ZEAL Sunglasses Creators […]

Essential things every sailor should bring along when sailing on someone else’s boat  (published December 2014) By now, the contents of a sailor’s ditty bag have […]

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 […]

Here are a few products that we identified at this fall’s boat shows as unique and worth a look for the serious blue water cruiser  (published […]

Five simple steps can extend the life of one of your most valuable sailing tools  (published February 2013) My wife and I regularly sail together, and […]