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Blog 5 min

Boat Safety 101 – a Quick Overview

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) In 2018 in the United States, the Coast Guard counted 633 deaths and over 2,500…

March 27, 2020 Read →
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Why You Should Check Your Oil Every Day

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Every book on cruising, every engine user manual, every “tips and tricks for not killing…

March 4, 2020 Read →
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Entering a Strange Harbor

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Visiting new places is one reason we sail and voyage. What can be more exciting…

March 4, 2020 Read →
Blog 3 min

It Never Ends…

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) The little joys of boat ownership are without number. I really DO love boats and…

January 31, 2020 Read →
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Preparing for your First Open Ocean Sail

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Heading out of sight of land for the first time is daunting enough, but adding…

January 31, 2020 Read →
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Well THAT Was Interesting

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) We’ve taken the mast off of Evenstar before.  A couple of times in fact.  When storing on…

January 20, 2020 Read →
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How to Anchor Your Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) A good night’s sleep on a boat is a pleasure away from a dock or…

January 20, 2020 Read →
Blog 9 min

Measure Twice, Cut…How Many Times?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  “No Battle Plan Survives Contact With the Enemy” –  Helmuth von Moltke If you haven’t…

January 10, 2020 Read →
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What does your boat insurance cover?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Your boat insurance policy isn’t as hard to read as you think. It’s a bit…

January 10, 2020 Read →
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What to Know When Winterizing Your Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Preventing winter damage to your boat and making spring commissioning easier are the two main…

December 30, 2019 Read →
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