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Originally written in 2007, this article on blisters, a potential connection with fresh warm water and getting blisters fixed in LaCeiba Honduras, is still relevant to anyone needing blister repair in the Northwest Caribbean. Two years after we had the blisters repaired, Winterlude was hauled at Shelter Bay Marina in Colon Panama. The barrier coat [...]
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In the Northwest Caribbean and South Florida, late December to mid-March, is “Norther” season. …
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So we all know anchoring in for a norther or squall line requires more attention than everyday ancho…
If you’re using an all chain rode, think of a nylon snubber as insurance for your windlass! A wind…
Unfortunately dinghy theft is on the rise everywhere! Most cruising boats don’t have the option to…
The late November afternoon was gorgeous, the village beckoning. After dropping anchor in the az…
Ironically, we wanted to put bars across our hatches while outfitting the boat in Florida before w…
Cruising is usually a safe adventure, probably less dangerous than driving down an interstate highwa…
Everyone has their own checklist to leave a boat in a marina in the water while you’re gone, but in…
Life in salt water, especially in the tropics, is hard on a boat. But overall, the better we are a…
One of the hardest things for whatever reason, even for relatively experienced cruisers, is to LEAVE…
By the time we’ve decided it’s time to leave, of course the weather decides it’s not time to leave a…
