Tag: commuter cruiser
Top 10 Most Used Tools!
Most cruising sailboats carry a wide variety of tools. After all, they are essential to be prepared for "fixing things in exotic locations". Our...
9 Tips for Going Up The Mast
Personally, I'm not sure why people dread going up the mast so much. I love going up the mast. Then again, I'm not so...
Caretaker Checklist
Specific expectations are critical to success when you have a caretaker watch your boat during hurricane season. We like to leave written instructions for...
Do You Fly The Stars & Stripes?
Aboard Winterlude we fly the Stars & Stripes and we're proud of it. We have cruised all the Western Caribbean all the way...
How To Find A Caretaker
... or a diesel mechanic ... or a sail repair loft ... or anything you might need when you arrive at a new marina...
Tips for Personal Dinghy Safety
The dinghy is the on the water version of the family car ... when you're anchoring out, it provides almost all your transportation to...
Tips to Make Your Snorkel Gear Last Longer
As we all know, salt water is particularly harsh on anything aboard a boat. If your snorkel or dive gear is in the salt...
10 Best Boat Additions Under $100
We're all familiar with how quickly "boat bucks" add up ... most are four digit words, not three digit. But we have 10 valuable...
Belize … a Cruising Destination
One of my favorite first year cruising updates to family and friends, summarizes what cruising Belize is all about!
Tobacco Caye, Colson Cayes, Bluefield Range,...
Medical Care Outside the U.S. … One Cruiser’s Experience
"What happens if we need medical care while we're gone cruising?" Luckily, we have never needed anything except minor medical attention while cruising. ...
