Tips for managing water consumption on a boat Nothing makes you appreciate your fresh water supply like lugging three 7 gallon water jugs down a 9 km dirt road in Mexico. We repeated this exercise several times during our stay in a remote fishing camp in the Sea of Cortez, fantasizing all the while about
5 small sailboats for sailing around the world
A small sailboat can take you big places Many sailors will tell you that small sailboats are the ticket to going cruising NOW. They’re affordable, simple, and seaworthy…however, you’re unlikely to see many small sailboats in today’s cruising grounds. In three years and 13,000 nautical miles of bluewater cruising, I could count the number of
The secret to finding free or cheap boats for sale
HOW TO FIND CHEAP OR FREE BOATS Did you know it’s possible to find free boats for sale? Finding cheap boats has been an obsession at various points in our lives. Having bought 3 boats over the last 5 years, we’ve literally spent days out of our lives looking for good deals. In all that
20 sailing books every sailor should read
BEST SAILING BOOKS Whether you’re looking to do some armchair sailing during the off-season or stocking up your floating library with sailing stories for summer cruising, these are the best sailing books for adventure and inspiration. A quick note that this post contains affiliate links (so if you purchase through a link we’ll earn a small
Boat bottom paint buyer’s guide
GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF BOAT BOTTOM PAINT! A GUIDE TO SELECTING ANTIFOULING PAINT You’re perusing the chandlery looking for a gallon of boat bottom paint (a.k.a antifouling paint). You just want to get in, get out, and get on with painting your boat. But alas, you reach the paint aisle and you’re awash in
Buy USED boat parts and save a fortune
FIND GREAT DEALS ON USED BOAT PARTS AT BOAT SALVAGE YARDS, MARINE CONSIGNMENT STORES, AND ONLINE If you’re like most boaters, you probably have a running list of parts to buy for the boat. But If you’re cringing about what it will cost you at the chandlery, you might be interested to know that you
The best sailing apps 2019
The best sailing apps for navigation, weather, and more As much as we love to get out on the water and disconnect, we still have a soft spot in our hearts for the apps that make life afloat a little easier. Below are our fav apps that we use regularly. Let us know the sailing
How to build a boat – 5 kits we love
Learning how to build a boat might not be as hard as you think For many, learning how to build a boat is a lifelong dream. Today, with boat kits, YouTube instructional videos, and online boat building communities, it’s easier than ever to build a boat. As a result, the internet is awash with designs
Trailer sailers – the best of the boat show
Trailer sailers – our favorite small sailboats from the Annapolis boat show Trailer sailers are some of the most affordable, versatile, and adventure-ready sailboats on the market. It’s no wonder they have an almost cult following. Not only can they save hundreds of dollars a month in moorage, they also allow their owners to venture
Valentine’s day gifts for sailors
Thrill your first mate with these valentine’s day gifts for sailors Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission.” Why spend money on teddy bears and chocolate when you can buy your (first) mate valentine’s
