Tag: commuter cruiser
Marathon Boot Key Harbor: Stuff to Know
Marathon's Boot Key Harbor is one of the friendliest cruiser locales anywhere. It also happens to be the most weather protected harbor in the Florida Keys. Here's info you need to know!
Spring = Thunderstorms! 5 Tips to be Prepared!
Spring & summer thunderstorms can contain brief gusts of over 50 mph winds. Are you ready? Here are 5 tips.
Alligators in My Varnish! Oh NO!
Alligators in my varnish ... it's never happened before & online offers conflicting advice on what causes it. If anyone knows exactly what I did wrong, please leave a comment & share - I hate having to go back & patch. The rest of the varnish turned out perfectly. :(
Weather: Watch for the HI Behind the LO!
Weather is a constantly changing enigma for a lot of cruisers, us included. Just because a storm system goes through, doesn't mean the next day will be good for sailing! Find out about a strong HI following a LO.
Jan’s 10 Favorite Cruising Destinations
Winterlude has barely touched the tip of places we want to cruise, but here's our Top 10 list of cruising destinations so far. Enjoy!
Recommended Mooring Tie Up for Storms
There's a better way to tie to a mooring ball if you're expecting a serious storm. Recommended by City Marina/Boot Key Harbor, Marathon, Florida. Good to know, but hope we never need this information!
Wave or Wind Protection? Which is Most Important When Anchoring?
When anchoring, what's more important? Flat water, i.e. wave protection? Or wind protection? You might be surprised at the answer!
How to Read Sail Telltales
Just like their name, sail telltales are there to "tell tales" and will provide useful sailing information to improve your boat's sailing performance provided you know the basics. Even if you consider yourself "just a cruiser" and don't care about premium sailing performance, paying attention to your telltales will be worthwhile.
Cockpit Enclosure Detail Photos
Late yesterday I had a request for some additional photos showing the details of how the isenglass roll-down curtains attach to the boat. So...
Redesigning Cockpit Canvas? 10 Ideas to Consider
If you're thinking of replacing or upgrading your cockpit canvas or enclosure, do not miss this list of ideas for your consideration. They're from when we completely redid our enclosure ... a bit over a year later, we couldn't be happier!
