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.
Boat Gear
Recommendations and gear buying tips for all the non-galley "stuff" that goes on the boat: anchors, lights, bedding, tools and so much more.
Bottom Cleaning Tools
Planning to clean the bottom of your boat yourself? A complete list of the tools you need for bottom cleaning.
Capt. Tolley’s Penetrating Sealant
Got hairline cracks and want a fast and easy way to stop them from leaking? Capt. Tolley’s is your answer.
Emergency Toilet: The Wag Bag
The toilet is clogged or the boat needs a pumpout . . . but you need to go. What do you do?
Outland Hatch Covers, Part 2
More reasons why I love Outland Hatch Covers!
Boat Window Screens
Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat!
Anchoring Bridle with a Mantus Chain Hook
A bridle (or snubbers) is an essential part of the anchoring system. How ours are set up and why we use the Mantus Chain Hook (hint: it stays on!)
Up the Mast
If you have a sailboat, someday you’ll have to go up the mast. The easiest gear we’ve found to use and some tips.
Luci Lux & Luci Aura
The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!
What’s in a Ditch Bag — and How to Build the Right One
Here’s what’s in our ditch bag — and the thinking behind every choice.