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🎧Simple Offshore Fishing Gear

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

Yes, you can fish underway without a rod. Check out our simple fishing rig.

When Life Gets in the Way of Your Cruising Plans

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

What if life gets in the way of your cruising plans? Start reviewing your options. Here’s how to think about it.

🎧 Flying Your Boat Flags

Published on ; last updated on by Pamela Douglas

While cruising, flags send important information. Here’s what you need to know about flying yours.

Always Do This Pre-Departure Check

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

One pre-departure check can make the difference between a nice sail and an aborted trip. You need to make it part of your routine.

🎧How to Make Oil Changes Less Messy

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

Oil changes are crucial for keeping your boat engine running. Here are 3 tools that make the job less messy. And easier.

Patching Your Inflatable Dinghy

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Patching your dinghy in the tropics is a challenge. Unless you use the right glue. Here’s my recommendation and a step-by-step how-to.

🎧How-To Tips for Visiting St Martin

Published on ; last updated on by Pamela Douglas

Two bridges in quick succession to enter Simpson Bay Lagoon in St. Martin led to an unexpected snafu that almost derailed the whole thing. Learn from our lessons.

How to Make More Room on Your Boat

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need to make more room on your boat? Here’s where to look for items to purge. And what to do with them.

🎧Snubber Smarts

Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters

All chain rode is definitely the safest. But is it comfortable at anchor? it can be–if you use a snubber. Learn more.