Why replace o-rings annually, even if they don’t appear to be cracked? Contaminated fuel and engine damage are only a few of the problems you’ll avoid.
When You're 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.
Boat Safety Checks: What to Test and Why
A chilling story from a reader brings home an important point: never assume your safety gear works. Check it. Frequently.
Boat Communication Headsets: The Marriage Savers
Good headsets transform the most stressful moments aboard. Here’s why they’re essential gear and what we actually use.
Making Back Up Plans When Boating
We’ve learned to ALWAYS have back up plans. If we’re lucky, we don’t need them. But sometimes we do . . .
Having Meals When Underway on a Boat
Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.
Sailing in Your 70s: What It Really Takes to Go Cruising as You Age
Wondering if you’re too old to start cruising, or too old to keep going? Here’s the honest answer from someone who did it.
How to Avoid Bad Sailing Days
Had a trip from hell and wondering if this is really what you want to be doing for “fun?” Future trips will almost certainly be better – here’s why.
Electric Windlass as a Safety Feature
Electric windlasses aren’t cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.
Weather Basics For Boaters
Book: A practical, easy-to-understand guide to using weather apps like Windy and PredictWind to make confident go/no-go decisions on the water. Read past the overview, find the layers and data most boaters never see, and translate forecasts into what you’ll actually feel.
Maine and New England Cruising Guide
Cruising guide: Quick reference for New England from Cape Cod to Eastport, Maine — anchorages and mooring fields by protection direction, storm holes, free docks, fuel, propane, pumpouts, dog walking, bridges, inlets, and haulouts. Buzzards Bay, the Vineyard, Nantucket, Boston, Casco Bay, Penobscot Bay, MDI, and Down East in one book.