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These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.
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These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.
DIY projects are about more than keeping the boat seaworthy. They’re also a way to feel part of the cruising community.
On an offshore race from Florida to Mexico, something did not go bump in the morning, but the rudder was gone nonetheless.
The absence of leaks in an exhaust system does not rule out its future failure under extreme conditions.
The crew of Totem faced a potential rudder failure thousands of nautical miles from Hawai’i, but they were able to resolve it at a mysterious atoll.
There’s an old adage that everything on a boat should serve multiple purposes. As it turns out, this applies to clothing, too.
Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
So many sailors make the same mistakes. Here’s how to get not only the boat you love, but also the boat you need.
Choosing and using the right type of grease is key for onboard applications.
At one point, the monster we created weighed more than 300 pounds, but we tamed it into a thing of beauty for bluewater sailing.
Here’s why we chose synthetic rigging for the backstay on our sailboat, Totem—and how it went.
Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.
DIY projects are about more than keeping the boat seaworthy. They’re also a way to feel part of the cruising community.
On an offshore race from Florida to Mexico, something did not go bump in the morning, but the rudder was gone nonetheless.
The absence of leaks in an exhaust system does not rule out its future failure under extreme conditions.
The crew of Totem faced a potential rudder failure thousands of nautical miles from Hawai’i, but they were able to resolve it at a mysterious atoll.
There’s an old adage that everything on a boat should serve multiple purposes. As it turns out, this applies to clothing, too.
Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
So many sailors make the same mistakes. Here’s how to get not only the boat you love, but also the boat you need.
Choosing and using the right type of grease is key for onboard applications.
At one point, the monster we created weighed more than 300 pounds, but we tamed it into a thing of beauty for bluewater sailing.
Here’s why we chose synthetic rigging for the backstay on our sailboat, Totem—and how it went.
Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
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