On a sailboat, your phone can be one of your most valuable tools in your captain’s toolbox. There are a lot of paid sailing apps out there, everything from chart plotters to fish finders, but most aren’t worth your money, or your time. These free apps, on the other hand, Read more…
If you’re spending time on the water, a good UV hoodie is as essential as your life jacket. It keeps the sun off your neck, arms, and ears without having to lather up every inch of your body in sunscreen – and it’s breathable enough to wear all day, even Read more…
You’d think that packing for a sailing trip would be easy enough – just grab the same hard-shelled roller suitcase and packing list from that week in Europe – but it’s not so simple. Don’t be that guy. Here’s the streamlined list I’ve been using for years and give to Read more…
We’ve all been there. Eager to jump in the dinghy and land on shore after laying anchor on the mothership. Just one problem, the dinghy outboard wort start.
Coffee is life. If you’re like me, you need your cup of joe first thing every morning. There is nothing quite like a great cup of coffee onboard as the sun comes up over your favorite anchorage. Unfortunately, today’s common methods of brewing coffee are harder to come by onboard Read more…