Don’t lose your dinghy. Doing without can be a nightmare for cruisers. Here are a few tips to keep it from being lost or stolen.
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 Navigation Redundancy – Always Have a Backup
The best way to know where you are when underway is to have redundant navigations systems. Here’s what we suggest.
How to Anchor a Cruising Boat
We anchored as if we knew it would blow 50 every single time we dropped the hook. Because sometimes it does. Here’s the whole system.
🎧 3 Key Factors for Departure Planning While Cruising
What are the key factors for departure planning when cruising? Hint: the time you’ll arrive at your destination is central.
Cruiser’s Memory Tool – A Log Book
When you revisit a cruising destination, how do you remember the important details of an anchorage or inlet? A log book can help.
🎧How to Get a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia
If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long stay visa for French Polynesia. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.
🎧 No Foreign Land – A Great Resource for Cruisers
We’ve found the No Foreign Land app a vital source of practical information in new anchorages. Here’s what we love about it.
Seasickness? What You Need to Know
I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.
🎧Nica’s Pacific Passage
Pacific Passage Highlights from Calypso’s journey to French Polynesia. Even the simplest things become epic underway.
Start Living on a Boat and Cruising: Baby Steps and Shakedowns
Are you wondering how to start living on a boat and cruising? It begins with baby steps and shakedown cruises.