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The Future of AToNs

Published on March 3, 2021; last updated on March 2, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Dave Skolnick

New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble. [More] The Future of AToNs

Boat Projects at Home, May 2020

Published on March 2, 2021; last updated on February 19, 2021 by Nica Waters

Pandemic-induced isolation was good for new boat projects. [More] Boat Projects at Home, May 2020

Host a Cruiser Party on the Beach

Published on February 26, 2021; last updated on February 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to plan a great cruiser party or barbecue—on the beach. It’s fun and easy. [More] Host a Cruiser Party on the Beach

Plan Crystallization

Published on February 23, 2021; last updated on February 24, 2021 by Nica Waters

We thought we had Thanksgiving plans. The surge in virus cases thought otherwise. [More] Plan Crystallization

You Can Take Better Pictures—Here’s How

Published on February 19, 2021; last updated on February 10, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Take beautiful pictures of places you visit while cruising. Here’s how to get photographs that will help you remember your trip. [More] You Can Take Better Pictures—Here’s How

5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls

Published on February 16, 2021; last updated on February 4, 2021 by Nica Waters

We recently replaced all our thru hulls – and share the details of how to do it! [More] 5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls

Don’t Save the Best for Last

Published on February 13, 2021; last updated on February 24, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Bradley

Do you put off having the best for someday? It may not be the wisest choice for cruisers. [More] Don’t Save the Best for Last

How to Defrost Your Boat Fridge

Published on February 12, 2021; last updated on February 4, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your boat fridge will run better if you keep ice from building up. Here’s how to defrost it—the easy way! [More] How to Defrost Your Boat Fridge

Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

Published on February 11, 2021; last updated on February 10, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Jamieson

What does it mean when you see an ATON on your chart that you can’t see with your eyes? Captain John explains. [More] Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

Dealing With Time Warp

Published on February 9, 2021; last updated on January 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

Without a job to force you to pay attention to the calendar, it can be hard to keep track. Here are a couple of reasons it’s important – and how to do it. [More] Dealing With Time Warp