Lessons learned from a northbound passage from the Caribbean to the Chesapeake.
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.
🎧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.
🎧Simple Offshore Fishing Gear
Yes, you can fish underway without a rod. Check out our simple fishing rig.
🎧 Flying Your Boat Flags
While cruising, flags send important information. Here’s what you need to know about flying yours.
🎧How-To Tips for Visiting St Martin
Two bridges in quick succession to enter Simpson Bay Lagoon in St. Martin led to an unexpected snafu that almost derailed the whole thing. Learn from our lessons.
Planning the Best Passage Meals
Let’s talk a bit about passage meals. Whether doing a day-long jump or crossing the Pacific, the principles are the same.