Traveling to Hawaii with a cat or dog has gotten easier since their “5 days or less” program went into effect some 8 or 10 years ago. As long as you know 6 months to 3 years ahead of time that you are going to Hawaii, this is the way of importing pets to Hawaii without […]
Steering Loss and Repairs at Sea
No one starts a voyage hoping to do repairs at sea. But the truth is that until you have had to, you haven’t really vanquished that fear that you won’t be able to. Finding you can repair even major systems is a rite-of-passage. Breakage! I woke up in the pitch dark with the sails flapping […]
A Great Non-Skid Deck You Can Do Yourself
A great non-skid deck is attractive, supplies plenty of friction when wet, but doesn’t take your skin off if you kneel or sit on it. I found KiwiGrip from Pachena LLC to provide the perfect mix of texture and ease of application. Yes, it’s expensive – about $140 per gallon – but for our 41 foot boat and […]
Comparisons of Cruising Boats
In the spreadsheet below I have posted the numbers for some common cruisers and one lightweight racer. (Eurybia’s numbers are highlighted in peach.) If you don’t see your boat, you can also look up your own numbers online. To understand the numbers better, see the bottom of the page for the formulas from Ted Brewer. You […]
Launch Day 2008
After the refit! Isn’t she gorgeous…
How to Put Together an Effective Log Book
You are required to keep a Ship’s Log at sea, but there are lots of ideas about what exactly is required or useful in a log book. Finding a flexible, affordable, weather resistant solution is also not easy. We’ve found some solutions that you might find helpful. The first boat we bought had a huge leather-bound […]
