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.

Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear

Published on September 14, 2021; last updated on September 8, 2021 by Nica Waters

A trip along the Connecticut Coast revealed the importance of having many fly swatters aboard!
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How to Make a Float Plan That Keeps You Safe

Published on September 10, 2021; last updated on September 5, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A float plan only helps if you include the right info and put it in the right hands. Here’s what every cruiser needs to know about float plans. [More] How to Make a Float Plan That Keeps You Safe

Flip the Switch; Avoid Trouble

Published on May 7, 2021; last updated on April 28, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Forgetting to turn the water off can lead to a harrowing emergency. Find out why. [More] Flip the Switch; Avoid Trouble

The Future of AToNs

Published on March 3, 2021; last updated on March 2, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Dave Skolnick

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

Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

Published on February 11, 2021; last updated on February 10, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Jamieson

What does it mean when you see an ATON on your chart that you can’t see with your eyes? Captain John explains. [More] Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation

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