Fatty Goodlander: Have Little, Want Less
If the goal is pleasurable cruising, then the first order of business is to skip all the time-sucking add-ons.
If the goal is pleasurable cruising, then the first order of business is to skip all the time-sucking add-ons.
These boathandling tips served us well during a day out on the Chesapeake Bay.
The smartest way to handle annual commissioning is to focus on one goal: Make the boat ready to float.
Poultice corrosion can lead to costly repairs if it’s not caught and remedied quickly. Here’s how the pros do it.
In hindsight of our 40-year refit, we unveil the behind-the-scenes details of the project, starting with the forward head.
Chafe can be a sailor’s worst nightmare, sometimes chewing like a chainsaw through parts of a boat.
Learning how to inspect for small rigging problems can stop them from becoming bigger ones after you’ve left the dock.
If you’re preparing for a visit to the Caribbean, or any offshore haul, it’s important to know your medical options—and have a plan.
Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
All that extra stuff you think you’ll need to survive can actually become a hindrance in a real emergency.
Try these nature-backed remedies for the dreaded mal de mer—and get to know the science behind it.
Use this checklist to navigate the basics of the diesel de-winterization process this spring.
If the goal is pleasurable cruising, then the first order of business is to skip all the time-sucking add-ons.
These boathandling tips served us well during a day out on the Chesapeake Bay.
The smartest way to handle annual commissioning is to focus on one goal: Make the boat ready to float.
Poultice corrosion can lead to costly repairs if it’s not caught and remedied quickly. Here’s how the pros do it.
In hindsight of our 40-year refit, we unveil the behind-the-scenes details of the project, starting with the forward head.
Chafe can be a sailor’s worst nightmare, sometimes chewing like a chainsaw through parts of a boat.
Learning how to inspect for small rigging problems can stop them from becoming bigger ones after you’ve left the dock.
If you’re preparing for a visit to the Caribbean, or any offshore haul, it’s important to know your medical options—and have a plan.
Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
All that extra stuff you think you’ll need to survive can actually become a hindrance in a real emergency.
Try these nature-backed remedies for the dreaded mal de mer—and get to know the science behind it.
Use this checklist to navigate the basics of the diesel de-winterization process this spring.