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Cruising Eleuthera
What’s cruising Eleuthera like? Pink sand beaches, the Glass Window, fun events, friendly people along with great provisioning and services!
Tips on Using a Solar Shower
Ten years of using solar showers . . . 12 things we’ve learned for using it as your only shower on a boat!
Less Stressful Cruising
We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us.
Doing Laundry By Hand
In many cruising locales, laundromats or laundry services are few and far between. So we resort to doing laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it.
Seven Things About Cruising the Bahamas
Seven things to know — and really take to heart — before cruising the Bahamas on your boat. Know what to plan for and don’t be surprised.
Anchor As If It Will Blow 50
If you always anchor your boat as if you know it’s going to blow 50, you won’t be surprised if it does.
Weather on the DeLorme inReach
The DeLorme inReach now has weather forecasts. Through satellite communications, get land or marine weather anywhere — affordably!
Choosing a Dinghy
Your dinghy choice is almost as big a decision as your “big boat” when it comes to cruising enjoyment. What we just upgraded to and why . . .
Our Experience with a Composting Toilet
The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet was steeper than expected, but we loved the unit.