Luck and the Urge to Duck
At night, when only the counted seconds between the lightning flash and thunder-crack offer any clue of what is to come, the intertropical convergence...
Prevention Plan for Finger Tendon Injuries
As an avid climber I pay attention to my aches and pains. To blindly ignore them puts myself and others at risk. The same...
Anchoring in Crowded Harbors
Stagger while you anchor? It sounds like Ive either been drinking too much or sailing too long. Bear with me.
It's not easy to see...
Anchoring Legal Responsibility
We often get questions about anchoring rights. While it is commonly understood that the first boat arriving in an anchorage has privileges, many see...
Ditch Kit for Small Sailboats
When we had a larger boat and made offshore hops, conventional ditch bag thinking made sense. But when I downsized to a 24-foot trimaran,...
Ditch Bag for the Daysailer
List (laminated) attached inside each bag, reminding you of what you need, even for day sailing.
Waterproof handheld VHF.
Cell phone in waterproof...
Rescue Safety Lights & Strobes II
A personal rescue strobe is a small signaling light intended to be attached to a PFD so if a boat crew member goes overboard,...
Boat Gas Detectors and False Alarms
Gas detectors are not magic gadgets, quantifying specific chemicals and then alarming when they reach a precise level. Because of the simplicity of the...
Cold Water Survival
When we read about a sailor lost overboard in a storm, we think about PFDs and personal locator beacons, and accept the sea is...
Beware of the Gasp Reflex
Should you find yourself cast in icy water, there are few things you can do that may help.
Acclimatize. As a year-round kayaker and small...
Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Bavaria C42? See a Bavaria 42 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
