Used boat values guide
Used boat values and prices shouldn’t be a mystery Understanding used boat values should be like understanding car prices, right? Just look up the NADA …
About Robin Urquhart
Checklist for troubleshooting an overheating engine
The 30hp marinized Kubota engine on our 1979 Dufour 35 had always run a bit hot. The previous owner told us it was happiest …
What makes a bluewater boat?
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A BLUEWATER SAILBOAT? One of the oldest debates in the sailing community surrounds the essential features of a …
How to anchor a boat – an illustrated guide!
How to anchor a boat like a pro – the ultimate guide with easy to follow diagrams Anchoring a boat can be intimidating, but with …
Satellite or SSB
Should you choose a satellite phone or SSB radio and Pactor modem for your next long distance adventure. We compare and contrast the two systems …
How to Write for Sailing Magazines
Sailing and writing go hand in hand. Almost every sailor I know has a blog or website or keeps a journal of their experiences. And …
No watermaker, no problem – Low-tech solutions for making water
No watermaker? No problem… As young cruisers, we often don’t have the option of buying a water for a long trip or ocean crossing. It …
Call for Sailing Vlogs 2017
Do you have a Sailing Vlog? Do you have a great recommendation? There has been an explosion of Sailing Vlogs in recent years. Thanks to …
The Big List of Sailing Vlogs 2018
Sailing Vlogs 2018 There has been an explosion of sailing vlogs in the last few years. It’s almost hard to keep up with the great …
Gear Review – PredictWind Offshore
*Updated with information provided by PredictWind (15/07/07) We recently used PredictWind Offshore on a recent Pacific Crossing to provide weather routing information. Overall it …