Sailing Totem: Building a Medical Kit for Offshore Cruising
They’re not one-size-suits-all. We ended up seeking out professional advice.
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They’re not one-size-suits-all. We ended up seeking out professional advice.
For the crew on Totem, an Instant Pot is worth the space in the galley—and the Giffords like the ability to set it and forget it.
In the midst of our massive 40-year refit of our Stevens 47, Totem, we’re still dreaming: Do we want to make the changes needed to fly a Code Zero?
Every boat needs a Happiness Engineer to make sure the crew’s morale stays high.
Cruisers headed to French Polynesia and beyond can receive a lot by giving a little.
When looking for sunscreens that are safe for your family and the environment, be sure to check the list of ingredients and research each product.
Behan Gifford’s and the Totem crew’s holiday visit with family in Arizona takes a surprising, happy turn.
Traveling by car from Mexico to California brought up memories of the many ports of entry we’ve entered under sail.
It’s not surprising for bluewater cruisers when people we met thousands of miles away or years before turn up in the same anchorage.
Who doesn’t want a new Leatherman?
There are safe and smart ways to enjoy observing and interacting with these often-feared and often-misunderstood creatures.
“Over the years, we’ve used a few different methods for marking our chain in order to know how much has played out as we set the hook.”
They’re not one-size-suits-all. We ended up seeking out professional advice.
For the crew on Totem, an Instant Pot is worth the space in the galley—and the Giffords like the ability to set it and forget it.
In the midst of our massive 40-year refit of our Stevens 47, Totem, we’re still dreaming: Do we want to make the changes needed to fly a Code Zero?
Every boat needs a Happiness Engineer to make sure the crew’s morale stays high.
Cruisers headed to French Polynesia and beyond can receive a lot by giving a little.
When looking for sunscreens that are safe for your family and the environment, be sure to check the list of ingredients and research each product.
Behan Gifford’s and the Totem crew’s holiday visit with family in Arizona takes a surprising, happy turn.
Traveling by car from Mexico to California brought up memories of the many ports of entry we’ve entered under sail.
It’s not surprising for bluewater cruisers when people we met thousands of miles away or years before turn up in the same anchorage.
Who doesn’t want a new Leatherman?
There are safe and smart ways to enjoy observing and interacting with these often-feared and often-misunderstood creatures.
“Over the years, we’ve used a few different methods for marking our chain in order to know how much has played out as we set the hook.”
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