A list of important dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard.
The Q Flag
When and why do you fly a Q flag on a boat? What the quarantine flag means, where to buy one, when to raise it and lower it.
How to Prepare for Seasickness
Prepare for seasickness before you need to address it. The key is having it in the right place and knowing the right remedy for you.
Is Your Depth Sounder Set Properly?
Don’t assume your instruments — particularly the depth sounder — are set up correctly. Ours weren’t and it took us a while to realize it.
Making Back Up Plans When Boating
We’ve learned to ALWAYS have back up plans. If we’re lucky, we don’t need them. But sometimes we do . . .
Outboard Won’t Start: What to Check First
Most outboard starting problems have a simple fix — if you know what to check. Here’s the beginner-friendly checklist to get you home.
Sailing in Your 70s: What It Really Takes to Go Cruising as You Age
Wondering if you’re too old to start cruising, or too old to keep going? Here’s the honest answer from someone who did it.
Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?
Someday, your life or the life of someone you love may depend on a Lifesling. How to make sure it will deploy correctly.
Water Usage on a Boat
How much water do cruisers typically use? And how do they use it? Here’s what you need to know before you head out on a longer trip!
Sailing in Hurricane Season: Is It Safe?
The internet says don’t. We did it for 17 years, from Mexico to the Bahamas. Here’s how we made it work.