Tag: commuter cruiser
Grilled Margarita Grouper!
From "The Boat Galley Cookbook", Grilling Chapter. There's nothing better than fresh caught grouper ... or mahi mahi. And there's no better way to...
10 Tips: If Your Boat’s Stuck Aground
"If you've sailed enough, you've either been aground, will be aground or you're lying" began our introduction to sailing a cruising sailboat. But there are lots of options to help yourself without calling in reinforcements. Here are some tips for when the inevitable shifting sandbar screws up your day.
Kayak Safety
More and more cruisers are choosing to cruise with kayaks. Kayak Safety is a bit different than dinghy safety, so here are a few safety tips, from boarding to drifting to knowing the direction the current will take you and more. Happy Kayaking!
Kayak Care
Kayaks aboard a cruising boat don't require a lot of maintenance but they do require some. Here are some tips and what to expect after more than 10 years with kayaks aboard s/v Winterlude.
How To Buy a Kayak For Your Boat
Ever wondered if you'd like to have kayaks aboard your cruising boat? Here are some tips and buying tips to help you make the best choice for you!
Picking a Marina To Leave Your Boat in Paradise
Ever wonder if you'd like to expand your cruising experience by cruising six months a year outside the USA? But then realize you can't make it back to your home marina and get very far down island? Commuter Cruising is the answer. Leave your boat in paradise ... yes, it can be a traumatic decision, but hopefully you'll find a useful tip here. GO NOW!!!
13 Spares You Never Knew You Needed!
When we left to cruise the Western Caribbean for six years, we had the boat stock full of spare parts - engine parts including...
I Love Providencia, Colombia!
Providencia is actually two islands connected by a colorful footbridge. Santa Catalina was a pirates haven and the cannons still overlook the channel entrance from sea. Today there are no more executions on Pirate Beach, but there's a nice hike and good scenery. One of the reasons I love this island is it's topography - very few Caribbean islands are mountainous and Providencia is one of the most scenic ... right up there with St John in the US Virgin Islands.
Jib Roller Furling: Off, On & Flake the Sail!
Don't forget the consequences of NOT removing the roller furling with a threatening tropical storm or hurricane... wrapping extra wraps around the jib or putting extra lines around it to "tie it down" may not will be enough. Why take the chance when it's just a few minutes to take it down, flake it and store it safely below. The rig you save may be your own!
Hawgs & Dawgs; Sailin’ & Sloggin’ Under the Southern Cross!
Sailing to the Vivorillos Cayes, at the far eastern corner of Honduras and Nicaragua, enroute to Panama, was 150 miles due east into the easterly tradewinds. The route has earned a well deserved reputation as one of the world's worst.
