GenZ is on the water! It’s hard enough being a teenager, but imagine spending 24/7 with your parents and brother in a 100 square foot space! It would be easy to feel resistant, but as Abby Bridges explains, shifting her mindset from passenger to crew has made all the difference. Whether you’re a teenager or
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 wasn’t that that long ago, sailors crossing the ocean had to take or capture all the water they would need on their trip. And cruisers used to find and treat
3 survival at sea stories and what you can learn from them
Harris Norman (35) is a survivalist blogger from San Jose. Today he shares 3 survival at sea stories and what you can learn from them. Getting lost at sea is a worst-case scenario, there’s no doubt about that. There are so many factors that could end your life at any time – storms, dehydration,
5 creative ways to finance a boat
When Robin first came home with the idea of owning a boat I was somewhat skeptical. We were living in a beat-up apartment above a diner in Greek Town, Toronto. I was 25 and unemployed and he was a 29 and a student. Suffice to say we didn’t have tons of cash laying around for
Sailing at night: tactics and tips
Sailing at night: tactics and tips As an early-to-bed person, I find a night passage offers special and sublime opportunities for stargazing, precious alone time, and quiet contemplation. However, I’ve also found myself wet, cold, and not-so-quietly contemplating the lights of a ship bearing down on us. Does that tanker see us? Fortunately, after 3,000
Get offshore sailing experience: pay-to-play voyages
This is Part II in a series of articles on getting offshore sailing experience from guest blogger TJ of Savvy Salt. It discuss and links to sailing schools that offer offshore sailing courses along with vessels and skippers that, for a fee, will take other sailors offshore and teach them the ways of the ocean. Welcome to the
Get a (Salty) Job
Ever wondered what it would be like to drive a tug boat, or overhaul a diesel engine? Have you had a hankering to work on a super yacht? This new Vlog shows you what a day in the life is like of somebody who works in the marine industry. Working around boats can be a
Making an offer on a boat
Part 6 of 6: Young & Salty “How to Buy a Boat” series Making an offer on a boat The two happiest days of a sailor’s life are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it. We’ve found buying to be more fun than selling. But before you buy a boat, you
Downsizing – Fitting your life on a sailboat
Is it time to jettison your junk? Downsizing is not a sailing specific activity, but if you’ve ever had to squish your worldly possessions onto a sailboat, car, or conestoga wagon you know how important it is for everyone’s safety and sanity. People are like goldfish; we will swell (with possessions) to the size of
How to anchor – What you need to know
Anchoring a boat can be intimidating, but with the right anchor and some simple techniques it can be very easy and safe. Learn how to anchor your boat in a variety of conditions below. Choosing the anchor Size The size and type of anchor you will need is primarily based on three elements: boat weight,
