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

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Published on ; last updated on 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
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Published on ; last updated on 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
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
We thought we had Thanksgiving plans. The surge in virus cases thought otherwise. [More] Plan Crystallization
Published on ; last updated on 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
Published on ; last updated on 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
Published on ; last updated on 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
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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
Published on ; last updated on 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
Published on ; last updated on 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
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