Is your rig right? Before putting the boat back in the water for the 2006 season, many owners will be thinking of giving their rigging a check. We asked three top Caribbean riggers what they should be looking for and how to fix it. How often do you need to check the rig? Shag Morton,…
OK, this article has nothing to do with fishing, but all of us need to stay touch, and one of the goals of this column is to give you insights on great new products. We’ve all had this experience, you are in an office, house, or boat and your cell phone just doesn’t work. No…
Throughout the Caribbean there is a very real need for search and rescue facilities. Some of our islands have a relatively sophisticated maritime search and rescue capability, while others are still working to achieve a basic service. Over the past three years, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has, in conjunction with the US Southern…
Our little corner of the Caribbean is blessed with an abundance of beaches and excellent offshore fishing. However the amount and quality of the habitat available for our in-shore resident snook population is declining every year. Some of this decline is due to development, water pollution, and fishing pressure. The only part of this multi faceted problem that anglers can…
As the waters warm thus comes the onslaught of Jellyfish. Here’s a brief primer to Jellyfish identification, how to avoid being stung and ultimately the treatment of the sting.
When vessels have run aground or taking on water at a rate beyond what bilge pumps… What to do when you are taking on water
Discover expert tips for setting the Genoa sheet lead on your racing or cruising boat. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, read tell tales correctly, and optimize sail trim for better performance.
Discover the art of making flavorful soups perfect for yacht deliveries, from refreshing cold soups in the Caribbean to hearty warm broths as you sail north. Learn the differences between stock, broth, consommé, and more.
Where can I go fishing when I’m on my vacation? Unfortunately travel budgets and staying married usually prohibits daily guided fishing trips.
Boat Engine Failure while at sea? Don’t panic, here are some tips and pointers to help get you through this very stressful situation.
How’s the flats fishing in the Virgin Islands? Most envision miles of pristine sandy flats teaming with bonefish, permit, and other game fish
Here is a list of the deadliest Tarpon flies I’ve ever fished, you have to be ready before you get to your favorite spot. Tarpon Fishing in the Caribbean is the real deal.
Doug Stewart from Quantum Sails looks at Genoa sizing as it relates to sheeting position and performance. Have you ever wondered why the clew (the corner the sheets tie to) of your Genoa is so far out of reach that you cannot adjust the leech line? Did you ever wonder why the clew was so…
We are blessed with fantastic fishing for a variety of species here in the Caribbean. This abundance also makes it very easy to slip into the dreaded Same Bait Different Day rut.
In the November issue of All At Sea we ran a short interview with a European insurance broker who gave us an initial response to the devastation in Grenada, in particular that: “Storing a yacht on the hard with standard rigging was always a failure. The cradles of marinas in the Caribbean are mostly not strong enough…
Here are some tips and guidelines when shopping for a woven Dacron cruising sail to be used in the Caribbean.
The 275-HP Verado Four Stroke Outboard engines mounted to the transom of the 32-foot inflatable parked in the yard at St. Thomas’ Independent Boat Yard were impressive. “They’re monsters, the largest four stroke outboard in the world, and almost scary in terms of the depth of their advanced technology,” says Sue Madsen, purchasing director for Island Marine Outfitters. Madsen…
At the time it was quite normal to sink any boat (which didn’t have an engine) when storms threatened, if there wasn’t time to haul ashore
When the pagers go off, VISAR volunteers are ready, knowing that the types of accidents will be as varied as the people who occupy the boats.
Remember the excitement of spending the first night as a liveaboard? This is not one of those stories. Imagine instead returning reluctantly each evening to a boat that you no longer want.