Tag: commuter cruiser
#1 Reason to Keep Bird Droppings OFF Teak
Why bird droppings should never be left on varnished teak!
Nothing Happened Today … Except the Ill-Fated Fly Invasion
Absolutely nothing happened today ... we were happy to wake up, fought a valiant fight keeping the black flies out of the boat and away from our yummy grilled salmon ... and not so happy to learn the reality about affordable care .. when will I stop believing stuff politicians say?
Bed Wrestling, Cruiser Style
Do you enjoy a good wrestling match every time you change the sheets aboard your v-berth or pullman berth? Here's a trick we learned that make it easier.
As the Diesel Rumbles to Silence….
I always forget how much I love to daysail ... no place to be, nothing to do except listen to the water rushing by the hull, watch the sun sparkling on the water as the dolphins dance & ospreys soar... what a great day!
What Do You Mean? We CAN’T Go Sailing…. ...
The boat is ready, the weather is perfect, sunny, white puffy clouds skidding across the brilliant blue sky, winds 10-15 out of the Northeast. Hopefully by the time you read this, we'll be out sailing!
Ready, Set, GO! Download Our Fall Maintenance Checklist.
Are you getting ready to return to your boat after hurricane season to enjoy another season in the tropics? Here's our PDF checklist for maintenance and other necessary projects to get ready for your next adventure!
Read This Before Using A Magic Eraser!
Do NOT use a Magic Eraser until you read this! I thought it was a chemical composition that magically cleaned without any effort, but new information says I'm not right and it could be harmful. Just know what you're doing before you use it!
What A Wonderful Life!
Perspective, it's all about perspective. And even when we're adding more "fix it" projects to our list than we're crossing off, and even if we're not away from the dock yet ... it's still a wonderful life!
San Blas Cruising Reality: Heaven With Challenges
As we continue the process of returning to the boat & getting it ready to go sailing, I remember my original cruising dream 12 years ago ... buying my own molas while cruising the island paradise, Kuna Yala ... better known as the San Blas Islands, Panama.
Cleaning the Dinghy … The Easy Way!
A tip from a friend yielded an unexpected new way to "magically" clean the dinghy - with very little effort and as far as I can tell not harmful to the hypalon! I LOVE anything that makes getting the boat ready quicker!
