Even the most seasoned cruiser sometimes forgets stuff. How to avoid it? Checklists are the key. Here are two that might help you.
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.
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.
🎧Unexpectedly Essential Cruising Gear
A trip along the Connecticut Coast revealed the importance of having many fly swatters aboard!
Routing Long Passages with Fast Seas
How do you plan your route for a long passage? It’s easy with a nifty app called Fast Seas.
Learning From a Sudden Break
Clunk! The last thing you want to hear underway. Learn what happened and how we dealt with it.
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.