Electric windlasses aren’t cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.
Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison
Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We’ve had great times in both, but they’re very different!
Cruising with Kids
Can it really work to cruise with kids? Toddlers? Teens? What if we have a baby as we’re cruising? Generally, the kids and parents thrive!
Cruising and Prescriptions
How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad.
When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising
What do you do when medical issues collide with your plans? Here’s how we’ve handled three of those situations — with great results.
What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?
Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.
Cruising Eleuthera
What’s cruising Eleuthera like? Pink sand beaches, the Glass Window, fun events, friendly people along with great provisioning and services!
Seven Things About Cruising the Bahamas
Seven things to know — and really take to heart — before cruising the Bahamas on your boat. Know what to plan for and don’t be surprised.
Anchor As If It Will Blow 50
If you always anchor your boat as if you know it’s going to blow 50, you won’t be surprised if it does.
Weather on the DeLorme inReach
The DeLorme inReach now has weather forecasts. Through satellite communications, get land or marine weather anywhere — affordably!
