Lots of people have pets and the question is weather or not to bring them with you on the boat. It is easy to do a daysail but what if you are going over night or multiple nights. What are Read more…

I often get asked to help people upgrade their systems. There are lots of things that can be fixed, upgraded, replaced or integrated with other systems. I have spent many years learning the various systems that keep you and your Read more…

 It is often mentioned that when cruising your boat is your house and your dinghy is your car.   You will use your dinghy to visit other cruisers, go to shore, set a stern anchor, go shopping, lug fuel, dispose of Read more…

BASIC ANCHORING The two most common anchors we would all be familiar with are the fluke anchor, (Danforth or Fortress), and a plow-style anchor, (CQR or Bruce). Fluke anchors, being flatter, are easier to store in an anchor locker. The Read more…

One of the more intimidating moments if you are new cruising is to know whether you should tie alongside another boat or anchor by yourself. Is it ok to ask? Should you assume that everyone is ok with you coming Read more…