A detailed look at how we used Fast Seas to pick the right weather for our recent trip north with 2 boats. [More] Departure Planning: What and Why

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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.
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
A detailed look at how we used Fast Seas to pick the right weather for our recent trip north with 2 boats. [More] Departure Planning: What and Why
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Our panic on hearing that the entire East River is closed to navigation during a UN session mellowed out when we realized that was a slight exaggeration. [More] Transiting NYC During a UN Session
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A trip along the Connecticut Coast revealed the importance of having many fly swatters aboard!
[More] Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear
Published on ; last updated on 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
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Forgetting to turn the water off can lead to a harrowing emergency. Find out why. [More] Flip the Switch; Avoid Trouble
Published on ; last updated on 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
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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
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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
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There’s no reason to cook 3 meals a day for every passage. This method works for us. [More] Tasty Snacks for Boat Passages
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Many people go cruising in their early retirement years, but can you keep cruising at 75+? What does it take? [More] Cruising When Older
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