How to get the most amp-hours in a bank of lead-acid batteries for a boat or RV. Two myths busted and other important information.
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Duffle Bags
Need a new duffel to take to and from the boat? How about one that’s actually designed for boaters? Why I love Sailor Bags duffels!
Sunscreen That Doesn’t Kill the Coral
I love the reefs and love to snorkel. I was shocked to find out that many sunscreens could harm the reefs and looked for a way to protect myself from the sun that also protected the reefs.
PFD Storage
Keep salt OUT of the boat by storing the “in the water” PFDs outside but out of the sun
Sleeping Well on a Boat
Sleeping well on your boat is important for feeling good and enjoying cruising, plus being well-rested is safer. How to make your bed more comfortable.
Getting a Bahamas Pet Permit
Step-by-step instructions to get a Bahamas Pet Import permit so you can take your dog or cat with you on your boat trip to the Bahamas.
The Q Flag
When and why do you fly a Q flag on a boat? What the quarantine flag means, where to buy one, when to raise it and lower it.
Storing Documents on a Boat
If you had to abandon your boat, would you have your important documents? A strategy to make sure you’ll have what you need.
Where Do You Keep the Seasick Meds?
If you’re seasick, the last thing in the world you need is to have to search for your meds . . .
Planning to Cruise Internationally
How to learn the legal formalities for international cruising on your own boat — the most reliable sources for everything you need to know.