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.
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 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.
🎧Make a Backup Plan
The cruising life is uncertain. It always pays to have a backup plan. Here’s our story of how it paid off for us.
Cruising When Older
Many people go cruising in their early retirement years, but can you keep cruising at 75+? What does it take?
Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream
How to plan the fastest Gulf Stream crossing in your boat; figuring your start and destination points, how far the stream will sweep you and tips for a fast crossing.