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.
Where Do You Keep the Seasick Meds?
If you’re seasick, the last thing in the world you need is to have to search for your meds . . .
A Case for Boat Cards
An easy way to keep your boat cards in the dinghy — no worries about water or spray damage — and have them wherever you go!
The Cruiser’s Best Friend: Google
Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.
Boat Hair: To Cut or Not to Cut?
What’s best if you’re spending a lot of time on a boat? Long hair or short? I’ve had both (and in-between) and here’s my assessment.
Getting a New PFD
Good PFDs (personal floatation devices) and tethers are expensive high tech gear. How to choose and set up a new PFD.
Why You Need To Check Boat Safety Gear
It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!
Stop Rattling Doors on a Boat
Got a door that rattles when underway — or even when a wave hits at anchor? How we stopped one that drove us nuts!
Dinghy Getting Heavier?
We wasted a lot of time trying to find a serious problem, when the real problem only took five minutes to solve!
Avoid Kinks When Coiling Lines on a Boat
Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won’t go through blocks? Here’s a quick solution from Dave’s Sea Scout days!