Cruising
Doing the Baja Ha-Ha in Bahia Santa Maria
When doing the Baja Ha-Ha, it's good to remember the observation of the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who said, "You cannot step into the same river twice …"
Sailors, Don’t Leave Your Boats in Storage Too Long
When we leave our boats in storage we usually expect it to be for a short time. What happens when it's a long time, might not be pretty.
Setting Sail and Collecting Data on the ‘Pacific Spirit’
We brought along a MicroStrain 3DMGQ7 with dual antenna and RTK modem to collect navigation and position data.
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.
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.
South Pacific Entry Update
With the ever-evolving nature of government policies and regulations related to COVID, what’s accurate one day can become dangerously inaccurate the next.
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.
Hawaii: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination
This year Hawaii seems to be the destination of choice for people who want to embark upon a journey outside of the ordinary.
Where Will You Cruise in Summer 2021?
If you were going to be an ambassador to all the new boat owners wondering where to go and what to do with their new sailboat this summer, what would you recommend?
Baja Ha-Ha Veteran Reminisces about Mexico in ‘The Chair’
As you get closer to the chairs, one, in particular, will call to you. You’ll look around to see if anyone else is heading for it, but they won’t. This is your destiny …
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