No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.
No Natz
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
No Natz
Hurricane Prep: Storing Things Below
Two important things to remember when you are preparing your boat for a hurricane and stowing everything that was on the deck of your boat down below.
Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have
When you see a hurricane heading towards you, how much time do you have for hurricane prep? Step-by-step way to determine when you need to be ready.
Don’t Lose Your Dinghy
Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they’re expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.
Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage
Prepping for a hurricane on your boat? Reducing windage is key, particularly if you’re at a dock, on the hard, or tied to mangroves where you won’t even nominally be head to wind. What you need to know.
Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist
A hurricane prep checklist for your boat will reduce stress if a storm is headed your way and can help get your hurricane plan approved. FREE download.
Bad Sailing Days
Had a trip from hell and wondering if this is really what you want to be doing for “fun?” Future trips will almost certainly be better – here’s why.
Ant Infestation
This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn’t make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good.
Hurricane Readiness
Hurricane Readiness: Seven truths to take to heart when a hurricane is headed towards your boat. Give your boat a fighting chance!
That Time I Wanted Off the Boat
I’d had it. I was overheated, exhausted, sick and nothing was working right. What do you do when cruising is going badly?