How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.
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.
Creating and Leaving a Float Plan
A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.
Dealing with Unpredictable Boat Travel Times – Lessons for Cruisers
Dealing with unpredictable boat travel time is one of the biggest challenges for new cruisers. Here’s one first-timer’s story for you to learn from.
Managing Sleep on an Overnight Passage
Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴
Don’t Lose Your Dinghy
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.
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.