Underway

Life underway is full of excitement and fun, but can be challenging too.

Here's some of our "standard operating procedures" that reduce the stress and increase the enjoyment.

Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2020; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it. [More] Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Tasty Snacks for Boat Passages

Published on August 14, 2020; last updated on August 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

There’s no reason to cook 3 meals a day for every passage. This method works for us. [More] Tasty Snacks for Boat Passages

Cruising When Older

Published on May 9, 2020; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many people go cruising in their early retirement years, but can you keep cruising at 75+? What does it take? [More] Cruising When Older

Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Published on March 8, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to plan the fastest Gulf Stream crossing in your boat; figuring your start and destination points, how far the stream will sweep you and tips for a fast crossing. [More] Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Gulf Stream Location, Speed and Counter-Currents

Published on February 8, 2020; last updated on December 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a trip that involves the Gulf Stream? Don’t count on it being where your chart says it is. Here’s how to get the real location and speed, updated daily. [More] Gulf Stream Location, Speed and Counter-Currents

Stay Warm On Your Boat

Published on January 24, 2020; last updated on January 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When cruising in cold weather, you can stay warm on your boat. Here’s how. [More] Stay Warm On Your Boat

Using Aqua Map For Navigation

Published on July 19, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want the most accurate charts for cruising the Bahamas? Here’s why we’re using Aqua Map. [More] Using Aqua Map For Navigation

How To Plan Your Gulf Stream Route

Published on May 3, 2019; last updated on December 20, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about crossing the Gulf Stream? No need. Here’s how to plan your route the easy way. [More] How To Plan Your Gulf Stream Route

Calculating Your Fuel Range

Published on April 19, 2019; last updated on December 20, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Knowing how much fuel you really have available isn’t as simple as it seems. Don’t be surprised by less range than you think you have. [More] Calculating Your Fuel Range

GPS to Wifi iPad for Aqua Map – Under $10

Published on April 15, 2019; last updated on September 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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