It’s not enough to just create a ditch bag and forget about it. You need to make sure it’s still in good shape. And update it for your current cruising plans. Here’s how.
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.
Get the Florida Quick Loop Reference for Your Boat
Doing the Great Loop? Or just exploring the mini loop of Florida? This handy guide has anchorages, info about bridge openings, locks, fuel pumps, and more to make your cruise a breeze!
🎧How to Use a MOB AIS/DSC Locator
A MOB locator with AIS can make recovering crew overboard much easier. Here’s how it works.
🎧Departure Planning: What and Why
A detailed look at how we used Fast Seas to pick the right weather for our recent trip north with 2 boats.
Lists, Lists, Lists
Even the most seasoned cruiser sometimes forgets stuff. How to avoid it? Checklists are the key. Here are two that might help you.
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.
Route Planning – One Example
When planning your route, you need to take several considerations. Here’s one example from the planning of one of our trips.
Should You Turn Back?
Why turn back if you’re already decided to start out on a passage? Lessons learned from long-time circumnavigators.
Buddy Boating – Is it a Good Idea?
When you’re a newbie cruiser, it can be tempting to travel in a group. But is buddy boating the safest option?
🎧 Transiting NYC During a UN Session
Our panic on hearing that the entire East River is closed to navigation during a UN session mellowed out when we realized that was a slight exaggeration.