Tag: commuter cruiser
Don’t Melt Your Shorepower Cord … or Start a Fire!
Reader, Mark Lawrence reminds us that shore power cords can and do start boat fires.
Is Solid State Technology an Advantage on a Boat?
RIP, I'm in mourning for my departed MacBook, even though its 1-9 keys didn't work. Turns out it was going to cost more to...
One of the Many Reasons I LOVE Cruising
An everyday day ended up reminding me how very special the cruising lifestyle is and how lucky we are to experience the magic ...
8 Tips to Prepare for a Boat Insurance Survey
8 Tips to put your best foot (boat?) forward for an insurance condition and valuation survey.
Kayaking Tarpon Bay, Sanibel Island
Our quiet relaxing paddle through a mangrove maze ends in a frantic paddle against breaking waves to get back to the boat. Always remember, when a kayak goes out, it must come back!
Ding Darling Sanibel Island Anchorage
There just aren't a lot of anchorages that allow a cruising sailboat to enjoy all Sanibel Island has to offer, no marinas that we can get into with a 5 1/2 ft draft. But we found a spot just off the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and enjoyed the island.
Kayaking Shark Encounter!
Thrashing and splashing, David's kayak gets bumped hard. Was it or wasn't it a shark?
Return from Boca Grande
Cutting our trip to Boca Grande short because of building wind and waves, we headed back for serene beaches and manatees, closer to where we were anchored.
Running Low on Fresh Veggies?
Running low on fresh veggies doesn't mean we don't eat veggies. Although we limit what we eat out of a can, we like this combination!
Dinkin’ Around Boca Grande, SW Florida
Hanging out on Boca Grande beach, playground of the rich and famous including President Bush's favorite fishing hole, and my favorite lighthouse...
