Navigation is a skill that needs to be learned. There are courses you can and should take and there are devices that you should have with you. At a bare minimum, you should have a device with the navigation program Read more…

If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you are required by law to be certified to operate it. Turning it on is considered operating. Courses are available online and in person, through the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Read more…

Fresh drinkable water is something that you will want to have plenty of.  We carry about 90 gallons and that is generally good for a couple of weeks. There are a few things that you should know and practice concerning Read more…

Having a good galley is essential if you are going to enjoy cruising for more than a day or two. Most boats now have BBQ’s for grilling as well as some kind of cooker in the cabin. If you can Read more…

I am often asked about adding a solar panel to a boat. My first question is why? The only real reason to add solar to a boat is because you want to have mechanical refrigeration. If this is the reason, Read more…