

Cleaning Your Marine Diesel Engine 101
The best part about keeping your diesel clean is your ability to discover and correct engine wear long before it becomes an expensive repai


Rekindle the Passion
Dreaming of the freedom and adventure in cruising on your own or with your sweetheart? Then eventually, you'll leap into the first reall


Night Waltzing - Indian Ocean Crossing
"Please don't leave me with this mess."


A Warm, Sparkling Lap-Wave
Sails are trimmed to just below the speed of the slowest boat allowing the chance to catch up. Genoa is reefed more, the down haul...


Preparing to Cross: Six Must-Do Inspections
We always begin by carefully examining six key areas: engine, fuel, steering, bilge, navigation tools, and safety equipment. Take a look at


Person Overboard - Quick Stop Method
Have you practiced executing a MOB/person overboard recovery method? Every second counts! To execute a recovery, 1. Yell, "Person Over


Watch-keeping – 6 responsibilities
For those wishing to increase sailing experience, crewing on a multi-day passage is an exciting opportunity to apply basic sailing...

Knowledge IS Power: Step 1
“Knowledge is power.” Consider the number of situations and events where this could be applied. It is a familiar expression actually...