Have you ever been tempted to take a kitten aboard? So many hungry strays roam boatyards, restaurants and marinas and it’s hard to resist those soulful green, brown or golden eyes begging to be fed, loved, given a home. After our old ship’s cat died, we managed to refrain from taking on a new feline…
When your boat’s gadgets fail unexpectedly, it’s easy to panic and replace the wrong part. After 13 years aboard SY Pitufa, Birgit and Christian share hard-won lessons in boat electronics troubleshooting—from crackling speakers to dead winches—reminding us to check the cables before calling in a pro.
Discover how a small washing machine transformed the author’s cruising life, offering convenience and savings in the Caribbean.
Unpredictable weather can turn a relaxing boat trip into a harrowing experience. But fear not! By learning basic cloud identification and a simple rule, you can become your own short-term weather forecaster and navigate approaching fronts with confidence.
My wife Katie and I, along with our young daughter, Hoku, have spent the past six winters cruising in the Bahamas aboard our catamaran Makana. While Bahamian waters have a world-class reputation for sport fishing and we’ve had success with our fishing lines, most of the fish I catch are by using a spear. With…
People are amazed when they see our lush garden under the sprayhood and assume that keeping plants on a boat must bound to end in a messy disaster
Look at your topcoat paint. With all the salt, sun and swabbing. When the finish starts to go, it’s easy to overlook because the process is so gradual.