The DeLorme inReach now has weather forecasts. Through satellite communications, get land or marine weather anywhere — affordably!
Choosing a Dinghy
Your dinghy choice is almost as big a decision as your “big boat” when it comes to cruising enjoyment. What we just upgraded to and why . . .
Cruise in Hurricane Season
How we actively cruise our boat during hurricane season: insurance, how to get weather information, plan our travel and guidelines for choosing where to go.
Staying in Touch
There just aren’t cell towers out on the water — or in many great cruising anchorages. So how do we stay connected with family and friends?
Necessary Dinghy Safety Gear
A list of 17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard.
Cruising & Plans
Cruising plans are often said to be written in the sand at low tide. It took us a couple of years to understand what that really meant.
Stocking Spare Parts
Building up a stock of spare parts and boat bits takes a lot of thought and probably costs more than you expect. But being prepared to fix things: priceless!
Checking Your Instruments
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.
Getting a Bahamas Pet Permit
Step-by-step instructions to get a Bahamas Pet Import permit so you can take your dog or cat with you on your boat trip to the Bahamas.
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.