Living on a boat and cruising certainly puts you in closer touch with nature. And one of the things I’ve come to love is watching the ever-changing night sky.
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Favorite Weather Apps
Our three favorite weather forecasting apps (each deals with a different aspect) as well as the email forecast service we love for Florida and the Bahamas.
🎧Is Your Lifesling Ready?
Don’t assume that important safety gear — such as your Lifesling — is ready to go. Check it periodically — and immediately if you bought a used boat!
Hurricane Prep: How Much Time Do You Have
When you see a hurricane heading towards you, how much time do you have for hurricane prep? Step-by-step way to determine when you need to be ready.
Don’t Lose Your Dinghy
Lost or stolen dinghies are heart-breaking, as they’re expensive to replace and your mobility is limited until you do. Tips to lessen the chances of the dinghy being stolen or floating free.
🎧Avoiding Trips from Hell
If you’ve had a horrible, awful, miserable trip I want to give you hope that future ones are almost certain to be better.
Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage
Prepping for a hurricane on your boat? Reducing windage is key, particularly if you’re at a dock, on the hard, or tied to mangroves where you won’t even nominally be head to wind. What you need to know.
🎧First Aid Kit for a Boat
When you’re away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.
You CAN Do It
I get it. Trying something new can be intimidating. That’s true even after ten years of living aboard and cruising. But I’ve discovered that I can do a lot more than I think I can!
🎧 Hi! An Introduction
I should have introduced myself long ago, not after 35 episodes. But here we go —