How do you plan your route for a long passage? It’s easy with a nifty app called Fast Seas.
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.
Learning From a Sudden Break
Clunk! The last thing you want to hear underway. Learn what happened and how we dealt with it.
🎧 Flip the Switch; Avoid Trouble
Forgetting to turn the water off can lead to a harrowing emergency. Find out why.
Preparing For Those Winter North Winds
Even when your boat is in a warm climate, you need to be prepared for a winter storm. Here’s what we do when a norther passes over our location.
The Future of AToNs
New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble.
Real and Virtual AIS Aids To Navigation
What does it mean when you see an ATON on your chart that you can’t see with your eyes? Captain John explains.
🎧Forced Flexibility
Realizing I need a general plan to look forward to was a change for me. Understanding what that meant was helpful to Jeremy.
🎧Need-to-Knows About Boot Key Harbor
Before you arrive at Boot Key Harbor, check out the hazards to look out for and insider’s info you’ll need.
Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat
How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.
🎧Tasty Snacks for Boat Passages
There’s no reason to cook 3 meals a day for every passage. This method works for us.