How to make cruising more comfortable so it isn't harder than it has to be. A few of my suggestions might surprise you.

Don't run out of propane on your cruising boat. Know the rule of thumb and useful info to keep from running out at the worst time.

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to […]

Wondering how to quiet noisy halyards? Here are five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast.

With a few tips for boat wiring, you can get good results the first time without much stress. This is what I wish I knew when I started out.

Worried about managing sleep on an overnight passage. Our tips will help. Sleeping well begins long before laying your head down 😴

For those perfect cruising days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term–pas de suckage. Summary Working on Calypso in the […]

Don't lose your dinghy. Doing without can be a nightmare for cruisers. Here are a few tips to keep it from being lost or stolen.

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here's how.

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can't guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here's how.