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Winter Boating: Don’t Let the Cold Stop You

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Fall has started, and we’re heading into the long dark of winter in the colder…

October 9, 2025 Read →
Blog 7 min

Ask a Cruiser: Your Most Common Questions, Answered

(Part I) by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you may have noted…

October 9, 2025 Read →
Blog 7 min

Sailing Skills: Why You Should Know How to “Heave To”

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) When people find out that I’ve done a lot of offshore cruising and crossed the…

September 4, 2025 Read →
Blog 9 min

The Best Times to Buy (and Sell) a Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Timing a boat sale can make a big difference in your purchase or sale price.…

September 4, 2025 Read →
Blog 7 min

Don’t Be That Captain: Know The Rules, Use Common Sense, Stay Collision Free

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Every summer we hear stories about tragic mishaps on the water, sometimes with loss of…

August 7, 2025 Read →
Blog 8 min

Why Not Learn to Sail in a Dinghy?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) For people coming to sailing later in life, there are a lot of ways to…

August 7, 2025 Read →
Blog 8 min

Solo and Shorthanded Sailing: Gain Independence on the Water

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Years ago when we had a new-to-us boat and new-to-us children, my wife and I…

July 2, 2025 Read →
Blog 7 min

Why There’s Nothing Quite Like Messing About in Boats

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much…

July 2, 2025 Read →
Blog 6 min

Taking The Helm Of A Catamaran Might Be Easier Than You Think

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Catamarans – both power and sail – have made a dramatic leap in popularity over…

June 6, 2025 Read →
Blog 8 min

Wired Right: Amps, Electricity, and Safety Onboard

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Read Part I  Part II and Part III For our next installation on electricity basics, we’re…

June 6, 2025 Read →
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