Tag: passport 37
Happy New Year 2014!
Is this your year to sail off into the sunset? Why not? Read a goal oriented suggestion at the end of this short post.
Dark Hull Boats: Fact & Fiction
Lots of discussion on various cruising bulletin boards about the disadvantages of dark hulled boats. Since we've been lucky enough to have a dark hulled boat since 2001 and cruised in it to Cartagena, Colombia and back to the US, here's our experience.
50+ Gift Ideas for Cruisers
Whew, Black Friday & Cyber Monday are finally history! Now we can think about the upcoming holiday season. While we were actually out cruising,...
Refrigeration Surprise: Half the Amps?!
On most boats, refrigeration contributes more to daiily amp consumption than any other single item. So imagine our surprise to learn we could cut our amp consumption in HALF for our Adler Barbour ColdPlate! And it seems to be working!
What A Wonderful Life!
Perspective, it's all about perspective. And even when we're adding more "fix it" projects to our list than we're crossing off, and even if we're not away from the dock yet ... it's still a wonderful life!
San Blas Cruising Reality: Heaven With Challenges
As we continue the process of returning to the boat & getting it ready to go sailing, I remember my original cruising dream 12 years ago ... buying my own molas while cruising the island paradise, Kuna Yala ... better known as the San Blas Islands, Panama.
Adding a Fuel Polishing System … Is It Enough?
Leaving a boat unattended for any period of time equates to increased "dirty" diesel issues. Here's how we solved (knock on teak!) our annual diesel fuel issues as commuter cruisers.
Do I Need a Whisker Pole?
When we bought Winterlude, our Passport 37, there was no whisker pole. Being one design racing sailors, one of the first things we added was a whisker pole ... and we use it all the time. Here's how and why ....
10 Tips: If Your Boat’s Stuck Aground
"If you've sailed enough, you've either been aground, will be aground or you're lying" began our introduction to sailing a cruising sailboat. But there are lots of options to help yourself without calling in reinforcements. Here are some tips for when the inevitable shifting sandbar screws up your day.
Kayak Safety
More and more cruisers are choosing to cruise with kayaks. Kayak Safety is a bit different than dinghy safety, so here are a few safety tips, from boarding to drifting to knowing the direction the current will take you and more. Happy Kayaking!
