Cruising Tips

Back in the day, and I mean back in the 1970s and 1980s, the cruising scene was relaxed and typical Margaritaville, whether...

My recent article on what is the right size sailboat to live on got me thinking. There are some other aspects of livingon...

I’ve been thinking how we’ve written recently about preparing one’s boat for extended offshore cruising...

Most sailors I know have wondered what it would be like to live on a sailboat. Like the tiny home craze of a few years ago,...

This is a popular question in boating circles, especially for new sailors dreaming of heading over the horizon. Lackingexperience,...

You may recall I covered one couple’s provisioning their yacht for extended cruising in the Bahamas and Caribbeanback...

We first published this story years ago, and it is still one of my all-time favorites. Sadly, Myles Anderberg passed away...

A sampling of comments from some of my cruising friends: I have always wanted a leather-bound, dog-eared worn out logbook...

I recently did a piece to address the frequently asked questions about expedition yachts. One of the questions concerned...

We just finished two weeks of boat shows in Annapolis, and now it is Fort Lauderdale. Seattle is on the horizon. It is the...

I look forward to the boat shows, and all the new products. And after missing last year, I expect most companies will showcase...

Let me say at the outset that today most American cruisers do not actively plan a circumnavigation of the world. Despite...

It was inevitable. In fact, I am surprised it took this long. It is 2021, after all, and while we’re not buzzing around...

As a follow up to my last article about security while cruising, I want to address the question that started this conversation....

This is a subject that comes up with every new group of cruisers. How do I stay safe when we go cruising? And the inevitable...

There is continued interest in recreational boating in this country, during these times as a way for people to expand their...

With most boat shows cancelled, except for the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, there are safety concerns...

We had a lovely Labor Day weekend in Annapolis. The weather was marvelous, the temperatures finally cooled, and watching...

It is a common life theme. The kids are grown, parents no longer require care, and the house is too big and full of a lifetime...

I am now in my 8th week of self-isolation and quarantine, and rather than climbing the walls at home, we have settled into...

By now, most of the world is closed for the duration of this pandemic. As restrictions tighten, the general guidelines are...

There are many reasons people decide to go cruising. It is a wonderful lifestyle for those who like to travel, meet like-minded...

According to the dictionary, cruising is the lifestyle of living on a boat while traveling from place to place. Beyond that...

I enjoyed researching the recent articles on provisioning for extended cruising. It brought me up to date with the realities...

Being on a self-sufficient cruise, sail or power, takes on different dimensions depending on the cruising ground. As I just...

One of the most important activities getting your boat ready to spend a winter in the Islands is provisioning. Unlike cruising...