If someone on your boat develops health problems, are you prepare? Here’s how we’ve made sure medical issues are manageable. [More] Dealing with Medical Problems on a Boat
When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed by Cruising, Try This
Feeling overwhelmed by all you have to do? Here are some tips to help make it easier. [More] When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed by Cruising, Try This
Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat
While in the Bahamas we discovered seawater coming in the boat. Learn from our experience. [More] Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat
Rats! Keep Them Off Your Boat
A rat visitor taught us valuable lessons about how to keep them out in the future. Here’s what you need to know to keep your boat rat free. [More] Rats! Keep Them Off Your Boat
Check Safety Gear Before You Need It!
When a problem happens, it’s too late to do a safety check. Check these items on a regular basis to stay safe on your boat. [More] Check Safety Gear Before You Need It!
A Cruising First–Getting a Tow
It took us 13 years of cruising, but we finally ran aground and needed a tow. Hear about our decision making process and learn from our experience. [More] A Cruising First–Getting a Tow
Calling for Help on the Water
Do you know how to get help to your boat on the water? Calling 911 may not cut it. [More] Calling for Help on the Water
Rules of Cruising – Plan or Stay Flexible?
A cardinal rule of cruising is to stay flexible. But you also have to plan. How do you balance them both? [More] Rules of Cruising – Plan or Stay Flexible?
Cruisers & Schedules – What’s Right For You?
Schedules are the enemy of cruisers? Maybe it’s not the schedule that’s the problem. [More] Cruisers & Schedules – What’s Right For You?
Learning From a Sudden Break
Clunk! The last thing you want to hear underway. Learn what happened and how we dealt with it. [More] Learning From a Sudden Break