A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to learn new skills. We recently learned how to “shop the ship” in the Tuamotus. Let me tell you about it. Friends near our anchorage introduced […]
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How to Quiet Noisy Halyards
That clank-clank-clank at 2am is fixable. Here are four ways to stop halyards from clanking against the mast.
Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage
Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴
🎧Perfect Cruising Days You Dream About
For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the boatyard wasn’t always fun. In fact, many days were pretty terrible. But sailing in the Tuamotos has given us amazing days with beautiful sunrises and […]
Don’t Lose Your Dinghy
Don’t lose your dinghy. Doing without can be a nightmare for cruisers. Here are a few tips to keep it from being lost or stolen.
Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage
Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.
🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers
What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.
Where are Your Dream Cruising Grounds?
Where are your dream cruising grounds? How you answer that question when people ask can be the difference between feeling like a failure or having fun.
Rethinking PFDs
It’s time to start rethinking PFDs. Old technology is actually dangerous. But there is a new option. Learn more here.
Boat Navigation Redundancy – Always Have a Backup
The best way to know where you are when underway is to have redundant navigations systems. Here’s what we suggest.