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8 Practical Boat Storage Compartment Ideas and Tips
Living on a boat is very different than living on land. Finding room for all your stuff is just one…
What Could Happen If You Anchor a Boat From the Stern? Anchoring Tips and Tricks
To my surprise, this question comes up a lot on the internet. It seems that there’s a lot of confusion…
Best Marine Composting Toilet – Options and Opinions
Collect any group of boaters, and what do you think they’ll talk about? Anchors? Sail trim? Religion? Politics? Maybe eventually,…
Sailing Logs – What They Are, Why You Should Have One, and How to Do It
Captains log, Stardate 5923.1. The sailing vessel Dulcinea is enroute to the Proxima Centari star cluster at 3.5 knots. If…
Sailboat Chartplotters Compared – Ideal For Life Aboard a Sail Boat
A chartplotter is a marvel of modern technology that would make the explorers and adventurers of yesteryear green with envy.…
Choosing a Wind Generator for a Sailboat – Complete GUIDE
Nothing denotes a salty off-the-grid ready yacht more than the sight of a wind generator mounted on the stern. Once,…
What Is Kedging and How to Set Kedge Anchors?
Now and again, you come across a word in sailing that piques your interest. Sometimes it’s a word you know…
How to Climb a Mast – Is a Mast Ladder Worth It?
One of the inevitable parts of owning a sailboat is climbing the mast. Some people enjoy this task. For them,…
Secondary and Stern Anchor Tips
Having more than one anchor onboard is good seamanship. Most of the time, cruising boats can simply set their primary…
All About the Super-Cool Soft Shackle
There was a time when all of the rigging components onboard a tall ship were made from rope. This was…
Do Boat Trailers Have Titles and Tags in My State?
In most states, vehicles that drive on public highways and roads are licensed to do so by the DMV (Department…
Boat Key Replacement: What To Do If You Lose Your Boat Keys
Boat keys are considerably less complex than car keys. That’s good news because if you’re trying to replace a lost…
Best Sailing Sunglasses for Serious Sailors
Protecting your eyes and enhancing your vision are vital parts of the sailing lifestyle. Sailing without sunglasses can cause long-term…
What Sailing Bag to Buy? – 12 Best Sailing Bags for Boaters
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of sailing bags out there. Whether you need a big duffle to store your…
Best Boat Beds Improvements
Something that gets less attention than it should in the boating world is boat beds. Boat makers equip boats with…
Best Sailing Knife: 13 Options Reviewed
Like many outdoorsmen and women, sailors know the importance of a knife. The best sailors knife is the one that’s…
Top Best Marine Binoculars
It’s hard to imagine a sea-faring captain standing at the helm of his tall ship and barking orders to his…