Tag: commuter cruiser
Shelter Bay Marina, Ft Sherman/Colon, Panama
Shelter Bay Marina turned out to be a delightful surprise nestled in a national park surrounded by jungle and tranquility, we could work on...
Tips for Recalcitrant Wind Sensors
When our wind sensor indicator suddenly decided to stop its endless twirling and spinning, we were concerned that the sensor itself – about $100+...
Sunny Days in Sapzurro, Colombia
Sapzurro, Colombia is a repeat of an old blog I wrote when we cruised the Colombian coastline in the fall of 2007. There seems...
10 Tips to Squallproof Your Boat
No, I’m not talking about anchoring for a storm, but rather lifestyle considerations – staying dry and comfortable during the inevitable tropical downpours that...
Checklist To Leave Boat in Water
Everyone has their own checklist to leave a boat in a marina in the water while you're gone, but in case you're just developing...
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Water Bottle
If you're like me, you love your stainless steel water bottle -- it keeps water cold lots longer than any other type we've tried. ...
15 Tips for Tilting Safety Odds in Your Favor!
Cruising is usually a safe adventure, probably less dangerous than driving down an interstate highway. But just like when you visit a big city,...
Adventures in Shopping – Rio Dulce, Guatemala Provisioning
One of the things I love about the cruising lifestyle is the adventure called "shopping". I'm not talking about the typical USA ultra-consumerism, I'm...
Anchors Aweigh … Windlass Tips, SAIL Magazine, November 2010
SAIL Magazine published my Windlass Tips article in the November 2010 issue. I'm including the original article submission with additional information from the actual...
