The ICW has challenges for every sailor–no matter how salty. Here’s how John Herlig experienced it his first time.
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.
🎧Cruising Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City, on the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Route is well worth a visit. Here’s what we found when we landed.
🎧 The Not-So-Dismal Swamp
Don’t pay attention to the name. The Dismal Swamp is better than the name. Here’s what you need to know.
🎧In Medias Res
A northbound passage changes underway – learn about how we decided on the best stops and starts along the way.
🎧Different Passage, Different Takeaways
Lessons learned from a northbound passage from the Caribbean to the Chesapeake.
🎧The Magic in Night Passages
There’s a magic in taking the night watch. Here’s one story.
🎧 AtoNs and AIS – the Future of Navigation
Buoys, day beacons, and lights are becoming far more sophisticated. Here’s what you need to know about the integration of Aids to Navigation and AIS.
🎧Changing Plans
One plan seems great. Until you look at all the ramifications. Here’s how we made one sudden shift in cruising plans.
Visualizing Currents with Windy App
Visualizing currents with a weather app? Yep. And the Windy app has an easy way to do it.
Heaving To – An Important Cruiser Skill
Heaving to is an important skill for any sailor. But it’s especially crucial on an offshore passage.