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.
🎧Changing Plans
One plan seems great. Until you look at all the ramifications. Here’s how we made one sudden shift in cruising plans.
Live Ocean Current Map: How to See Currents Before Any Passage
Most boaters don’t know Windy shows live ocean currents. Here’s how to find the layer and what to look for before any passage.
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
Grazing, batch cooking, one real meal together — here’s our passage food strategy after 14,000 miles offshore.
🎧Tracking Tool to Stay In Touch When On Passage On A Boat
Cruising today offers many more options for helping friends and family track your travels. Here’s one nifty tool we really love.