Tag: commuter cruiser
What One Thing Would You Change …
Let's have some fun! What one thing would you change about your boat if you could wiggle your nose & it would magically just happen? :)
Panther, Bahia Honda, Tarpon Belly Keys + : 2013 Photo...
Off to a slow start, Winterlude's winter cruising proved that it IS possible for a 5 1/2 foot draft sailboat to enjoy cruising the Florida Bay side of the Florida Keys and also that there are still anchorages in the 10,000 Islands that are waiting to be discovered!
FREE Hurricane Prep Links!
Another hurricane season is upon us and for part time or seasonal cruisers, it's often heart-wrenching to figure out how to prepare your beloved floating home for the possibility of a hurricane. Click here for a compilation of resources to help.
“Seasonal Cruising in the Bahamas: How Do You Do It?”
A recent post on an online bulletin board asks a lot of good questions about the logistics of seasonal cruising. How do you pick where to leave your boat, on the hard or in the water. How long does it take to get the boat ready to go after leaving it all summer?
What’s a Kellet? Anchor Insurance!
Worried about your anchor holding? The most important consideration is adequate scope, but we also use an anchor kellet to absorb most of the force and insure that the pull from the boat rarely reaches the anchor, so there's little possibility of it getting pulled out. Here's how.
Bahia Honda Anchorages, Florida Keys, Stuff to Know!
For years we've heard it's impossible to cruise the bay side of the Florida Keys with a deep draft sailboat. Our bayside adventure to Bahia Honda State Park and the Johnson Keys proved that we CAN! And the shallow clear waters are like a glass bottom boat ride between anchorages! More, including waypoints in this post.
Welcome to Sapzurro, Colombia! Favorite #1!
If you get the chance, do NOT miss Sapzurro, Colombia; the border town between Colombia and Panama in the Darien Jungle.
See how much we enjoyed Sapzurro in this photo-essay!
More Fun Things to Do in Marathon, FL Keys
8 New Fun Things to do in Boot Key Harbor/Marathon, Florida Keys... explore a sunken barge, walk the original overseas railroad that Henry Flagler "railroaded" across to Key West, eat stone crab claws, have history come alive at Pigeon Key, and relax in the endangered thatch palm hammocks in Crane Point Nature Preserve. Enjoy!
Spring Commissioning or Return to Boat Checklist!
For many sailors, getting the boat ready to enjoy the summer sailing season means Spring Recommissioning. Download our free Return to Boat Checklist PDF as a starting point to develop your own spring checklist.
Nothing Is Ever Easy! Replacing Snubber Rusted Shackle
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that NOTHING is ever easy on a boat. The simplest project usually turns out to have some wrinkle that requires hours & numerous trips to the marine stores or Home Depot. Replacing rusty thimbles in our snubber line was no exception.
