Tag: commuter cruiser
9.11.2001 … Underway from Annapolis to SW Florida
Sunday, September 9, 2001 ...enroute from Annapolis, MD to SW Florida, 9.9.2011 was the third full day of our new commuter cruiser lifestyle. With...
Solving the Leaky Mast Problem Once and for All!
Winterlude had an ongoing persistent leak where the mast went through the deck. It wasn't a big leak, just a nagging pain. The prior...
Tips on Choosing Ground Tackle
When we bought Winterlude, there was a 45 lb "fake" CQR on a bit of chain and mostly rode nestled in the bow roller. ...
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to See Molas!
Here's a Winterlude Update from our time in Kuna Yala, aka the San Blas Islands. This day was one of the highlights of cruising...
Hurricane Season … Are You Ready?
With hurricane season fast approaching, lots of folks are getting their boats ready to leave for the summer. Our experience with Hurricane Charley was...
Navigating the Towing Service Maze: Sea Tow/Towboat US
One of the biggest navigational challenges is deciphering the maze that is towing services! Before you leave the dock to go for your first...
Cheapo Room A/C Unit??? Priceless!!!
When getting the boat ready to leave in SW Florida, we had many days where work literally came to a halt because it was...
SSB Etiquette
Cruising World Magazine ran my SSB Etiquette article (click here for the link to the CW online version) in March 2010 ... one of...
What’s The Best Cruising Advice You Ever Got?
Another question we get frequently is "What's the best cruising advice you ever got?"
Winterlude was (and is) a 1985 Passport 37, designed by Robert...
The Quarantine Flag, Check In Two Step
For those new to cruising outside the US, the concept of checking into foreign countries, especially those that don't speak English, can be very...
