Red, right, return: buoys as rites of passage
February 28, 2013
It was always out there. Way out there. Tethered by an old chain to a mushroom anchor at the end of the long shoal stretching
It was always out there. Way out there. Tethered by an old chain to a mushroom anchor at the end of the long shoal stretching
Mel and I moved aboard full time in 1979. Since then we’ve traveled thousands of miles a year, spending 19 winters in the Bahamas and
A couple was enjoying the beautiful waters of the Bahamas in a trawler that they’d carefully prepared for years of cruising. One morning, shortly after
Good lights are very important to have on board. Here are a few that we’ve found to be particularly helpful. Keep in mind that this
Develop new habits that save fuel. Different boats and different circumstances require different tactics, but there’s usually more than one trick that’ll work for your
“Having Fun Since 1988,” proclaimed the large blue banner. It was grandly draped over the side of YaBut’s cabin. She was part of a small
The anchoring experience is a benchmark of wonderful cruising. Relaxing in the cockpit, listening to the wind in the trees ashore, hearing the gentle waves
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“I’d love to take that trip down the ICW. I’d love to see it, if just one time.” We’ve heard so many people say that.
People always ask: What’s it like? What do you do on a boat all day? We’ve been cruising thousands of miles a year for many
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