One of the big privileges of cruising even a few miles away from city lights is viewing the night sky. WOW! Tips for even more enjoyable stargazing —
Chartering
Bareboat chartering for the first time? The excitement level is high, but so is the anxiety if it's your first time living on a boat.
A bit of knowledge will go a long ways to reduce the stress and increase the fun!
🎧Communications Apps for Cruisers
How DO cruisers communicate with loved ones back home? Alternatives that are MUCH cheaper than international phone rates and work just as well!
How to Quiet Clanking Halyards
Five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast. Silence them on your boat for a better night’s sleep!
🎧Mistakes Happen
Accidents are no fun, but they happen. Hopefully they’re just “fender-benders” and the boat isn’t totaled. Life does go on.
6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4
No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone?
Smartphone Communication Apps
Four great apps for cruisers wanting to have real-time communications with friends and family around the world.
🎧Eating Street Food
Food carts and street food — part of the travel experience. What’s safe to eat and what’s not?
Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof
Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.
Favorite Weather Apps
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.
🎧First Aid Kit for a Boat
When you’re away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.
