I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.
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.
🎧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.
🎧How to Feed the Crew for a Panama Canal Transit
Wondering how to feed the crew for a Panama Canal transit? We have all the tips you need and specifics you won’t find anywhere else.
🎧 Transiting the Panama Canal on a Small Boat
Transiting the Panama Canal on a small boat takes planning, paperwork, and money. Learn the specifics from one cruisers who did it on her sailboat.
🎧More Weather Considerations
Weather windows to the Bahamas in November of 2024 were challenging! Here are a few of our considerations for cruising in hurricane season.
Why Every Cruiser Needs a Boater’s Log Book
Logbooks are a crucial piece of boating equipment. And they’ll keep you operating your vessel efficiently. Learn more.
🎧Fill ALL the Boat’s Tanks
Setting off on a passage? beginning a cruise? Don’t forget to fill ALL the tanks before you leave.
How to Sail the ICW
Think the ICW is just a long motoring slog? A seasoned sailor shares how to actually sail it — and why it’s worth the effort.
🎧Ode to Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a cruiser’s delight. Here’s why it’s worth a stop.