No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone?
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Isotherm Cruise 130 Refrigerator
A report on our Isotherm Cruise 130 boat refrigerator after using it for two years. Overall grade: B. Read why.
🎧Postcards from Sea (BR Podcast Guest)
I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig’s wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff.
🎧Quarantine Flag
Quartantine flag? What’s that? What do I do with it? All this answered and more . . . listen in!
Smartphone Communication Apps
Four great apps for cruisers wanting to have real-time communications with friends and family around the world.
Dyson Cordless Handheld Vacuum
We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less.
🎧Notes at the Helm
Tides, bridges, bail out locations . . . how do you remember it all? And make sure that everyone else knows it too? Listen in for our solution.
Hurricane: Stay On the Boat or Not?
Staying on a boat during a hurricane is NOT recommended. But sometimes it’s the “least bad” alternative. What we learned from Hurricane Marty.
Passagemaking and Sleep
Planning your first overnight passage? Wondering what it’ll really be like . . . and how you’ll sleep? Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴
🎧Eating Street Food
Food carts and street food — part of the travel experience. What’s safe to eat and what’s not?