Protecting Our Boat’s Underwater Metals From Corrosion
A relatively inexpensive testing rig that every boat owner should have and use regularly.
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Designer Chosen For The Adventure 40
John shares his excitement about the naval architect selected to design the Adventure 40.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Backing In
Backing our boats into a confined space is difficult enough normally, but what if we need to do this with current and wind? John explores how to, and when not to.
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Details Matter—Engine Failure at Sea
It’s easy to spend big money on our boats but still miss little details that will have big consequences once we go to sea.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Turning in Confined Spaces
Bringing a boat alongside with current flowing can be demanding, but what if we have to turn around, too? Here’s how.
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John’s Thoughts and Photos, November 2021
John’s thinking about anchors (again), some great books to read, a tragedy, and boat design, as well as an attainable adventure.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Fundamentals
There are few greater challenges in cruising than coming alongside in current, particularly if it’s blowing. Here is a step-by-step way to dock in current.
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Vacation Progress Report
What we are doing on our fall vacation, and when we plan to be back to publishing.
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Vacation (Holiday), Sailing and Camping
Phyllis and I will be taking two to three weeks off from publishing new articles.
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Adventure 40 September 2021 Report
Pascal and Maxime, the French partners who have taken on the Adventure 40 project, have been busy over the summer with lots accomplished.
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Helping a Member Choose an Anchor
A real world example demonstrating how each of us must think carefully about our own needs when selecting an anchor, not just blindly follow tests or anecdotal reports.
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A Good First Aid Kit
Some thoughts on selecting a good first aid kit for cruising and then deciding what to add to it.
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Why I Won’t Power Our Boat With a Portable Generator
We often see cruisers using a portable gas generator to feed their boat’s shore power, but is that safe?
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Never Trust a Hurricane
There’s no question that hurricane forecasting has become more accurate in recent years, but how much should we trust that?
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