If you’ll be teaching your kids on your cruising boat, these are the tips you need to know. [More] Tips to Make You a Better Boat School Teacher
Skills for Cruising
Cruising involves so very many things -- and some skills that many of us find a little different than for living on land.
Good news -- you can develop many of these long before you set foot on a boat.
Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts!
5 basic terms to learn, with what they actually mean [More] Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary, of Sorts!
What’s the Best Way to Prep for Cruising
Classes are great. So are videos. But there’s really only one way that will prepare you for the cruising life. Here’s what you need to do. [More] What’s the Best Way to Prep for Cruising
(Re)Learning Weather Lessons
It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to. [More] (Re)Learning Weather Lessons
Preparing for those Winter North Winds
Even when your boat is in a warm climate, you need to be prepared for a winter storm. Here’s what we do when a norther passes over our location. [More] Preparing for those Winter North Winds
The Future of AToNs
New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble. [More] The Future of AToNs
Learning What Works
When you first start living on a boat and cruising, the learning curve is steep. But pretty soon, you figure out what works. [More] Learning What Works
GPS to Wifi iPad for Aqua Map – Under $10
Step-by-step how to use your phone’s GPS information on a wifi-only iPad (without GPS) with AquaMap. Cost: less than $10 vs. $100 for external GPS. [More] GPS to Wifi iPad for Aqua Map – Under $10
Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers
The best books for cruisers, to help you buy a boat, maintain it and cruise it. Reference books you’ll find yourself returning to time and time again. [More] Best Books for Soon-To-Be Cruisers
9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser
Nine great books on everything from deciding to go cruising and how to do it to buying a boat and maintaining it, with a couple of “let’s dream about it” selections too. [More] 9 Great Books for the Soon-to-Be Cruiser