Posts by Monica Grant
Chartering the BVI When COVID Tries to Stop You
The boat we had reserved was a six-stateroom Moorings 5800 cat, 58 feet of comfort and luxury — special even for a catamaran.
Dump at the Pump with Division of Boating and Waterways’ ‘Pumpout Nav’ App
Find your nearest pumpout and floating restrooms with DBW's 'Pumpout Nav' app.
Skippers Wanted: US Coast Guard-Licensed Captains for Charters and Private Lessons
Wanted: US Coast Guard-licensed captains for charters and private lessons. For power & sail. Hourly rate from $50 up. Weekend and weekday work available.
Batter Up for Baja Ha-Ha XXVII
The Cruisers versus Kids game is played the way baseball always should have been played — nonstop action, women and children rarely ever getting called out, and parties in the outfield.
Vessel Abandoned off Crescent City after USCG Rescue
The US Coast Guard has issued a broadcast regarding an abandoned sailboat drifting approximately 100nm west of Crescent City, CA.
More Eye Candy from the 2021 Master Mariners Regatta
We've already shared a story about the Master Mariners Regatta. But there are so many great photos that it would be a crime to keep them to ourselves.
Are You Doing the 2021 Sailstice Photo Treasure Hunt?
Last year's Summer Sailstice Treasure Hunt was a real blast. Are you signed up for this year's fun?
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One Month Free on Brand New Boat Docks in Marina Del Rey!
Lowering the Mast on a Small Boat with The Resourceful Sailor
The tricky part is keeping the mast straight along the centerline of the boat. On a Flicka, and many others, this means creating a bridle on each cap shroud to keep tension on the mast as it comes down.
Did You Meet Merv, Donald and the Crew of ‘Qui Vive’ in Tiburon?
In the midst of a two-week tour of Tasmania, we found a sailor with fond memories of his two-week stay at the Tiburon docks in 1972.
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