Cooking in a sailboat galley is quite different than a spacious kitchen with land life conveniences.
It's not enough to just create a ditch bag and forget about it. You need to make sure it's still in good shape. And update it for your current cruising plans. Here's how.
Sailboat owners everywhere agree - your boat will break often. What’s in your sailboat tool bag will determine how difficult your projects are and how long they’ll take. If you plan to do your own boat work and maintenance, this list will help you. Here are nine items for your sailboat tool kit to complete your projects faster and with less stress.
It's boat season! Prepare your vessel for smooth sailing with these handy boat organizer hacks.
The sun takes a harsh toll on your boat gear day after day. Learn how to protect it and help it last longer.
Good chafe gear can be the difference between your boat staying put or going for a ride. Learn what you need to know to protect your lines against chafe.
Shopping for boat gear and parts? You may have more options than you think. Here are some great locations you should try.
Whether with family or friends, fishing, or adventure, these top fun boat accessories 2023 are sure to add joy, ease, and impressive water cred to your captain resume. From water toys to food prep,
Graham Snook looks at where you can and can’t replace regular blocks with these handy bits of gear
Good chafe gear can be the difference between your boat staying put or going for a ride. Learn what you need to know to protect your lines against chafe.
It's important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!
An innovative hanging system so fenders are always in the right position and your boat is always protected.
Keep the boom from becoming a dangerous weapon by rigging a preventer Dear Boat Doctor, I have a Pearson 32 with an Atomic 4 engine. The boat has a folding pro,Technique
A list of 17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard.
If you are contemplating a cruise through tidal waters and strong currents, then planning your trip carefully in advance is essential to enable you to take advantage of favourable tides rather than constantly fighting against them.
Below are 55 pontoon boat accessories that you should consider carrying on board your boat. I have categorized the items into groups for easy-reading and…
In this post I list the items you are unlikely to have if you have never done bluewater or long-term cruising before. There are some essential safety product and also a couple of cool upgrades which will help you be comfortable.
Discover 20 boat organization ideas that will help you save time, find things when and where you need to find them, and reduce the likelihood of problems. The first step with boat organization and storage is to understand what should and should not be on the boat in the first place. 1. Start with understanding priorities and having realistic expectations Unlike living in a house where there’s often ample room for all sorts of stuff, there’s limited space on a boat. This space is reserved for must-have items. These necessities can take up all the space, leaving little room for
There are a lot of different marine navigation methods, instruments, and systems to navigate the seas. In this article, I'll explain most of them, including the navigational instruments that are most used by sailors today.
Canoes are older than many people think. The oldest boat that archaeologists have ever unearthed is a canoe. While modern canoes offer much better performance…
Fall is the perfect time to shop for new boating gear to enhance your fun and comfort aboard.
The sun takes a harsh toll on your boat gear day after day. Learn how to protect it and help it last longer.
Sailing off into the sunset is something we all dream about. But, sailing isn't all hammocks, dolphins and gentle breezes. Sailing is a sport of variables. Understanding the changeable conditions is just as important as knowing how to trim the sails. Here are our sailing tips for beginners to help you be well-equipped for the high seas. From dinghy and lake sailing to tropical island hopping and offshore cruising, the basics are the same. Using the wind and current to get from one place to another is a liberating experience. After this article, you'll be able to get a head
Discover the best jon boat accessories including trailers, fishing, storage, achoring, and safety accessories.
Making changes to boating habits, altering the boat, or repositioning gear can help compensate for various conditions as we age.
The Internet is full of blogs these days on tips to doing this and best ways to do that. Well, today we are going to tell you how NOT to do something critical, and that is how NOT to store your dive gear.
Every boat should have a compass and a sailor that knows how to use it. It isn't difficult to use one - it's just so easy to make mistakes if you've never learned to use them. In this post I learn you how.
In this post I list the items you are unlikely to have if you have never done bluewater or long-term cruising before. There are some essential safety product and also a couple of cool upgrades which will help you be comfortable.
Toby Heppell looks at the art of singlehanded sailing and considers what constitutes good seamanship when it’s only you on board
Whether you're cruising next to the coastline or planning for an off-the-coast voyage to an unfamiliar territory, a chartplotter is a critical navigation tool that's essential for every modern sailor.
While in the Bahamas we discovered seawater coming in the boat. Learn from our experience.
Thinking about sailing shoes may bring up visions of well-dressed people lounging on deck in -- you guessed it -- deck shoes. These are most likely in nautical colors paired with a Breton t-shirt and chinos to complete the look. That's what the adverts say anyway. But finding the best sailing shoes for you involves a lot more than a Monaco-backdrop. Sailing shoes provide all sorts of protection and are a key part of your sailing equipment. Finding the right sailing shoes means taking into account lots of variables, including the kind of sailing you're planning on doing. We don't
If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here's how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing.
There are many different accessories you can purchase for your Pontoon Boat. Not everyone wants their boat to be the same as everyone else’s.
How often do we use our marriage savers? All the time! Find out what they are and how they help us stay safe and sane while sailing. OutChasingStars.com
If you're planning to spend time aboard a boat, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with how to tie nautical knots. Get step-by-step instructions here.
If you are completely new to kayaking, or are gaining experience and skill in kayaking, you will need to eventually invest in your own kit…
It's boat season! Prepare your vessel for smooth sailing with these handy boat organizer hacks.
Where and how to store your boat's ditch bag so that you can grab it instantly, plus five tips so it's ready for an emergency and will serve you well.
A list of 17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard.
Self-tailing winches are a great upgrade - but expensive. Luckily, there are a couple of budget ways to create your own self-tailing winches.
An adjustable umbrella, a SubSafe, and more products you do ~knot~ want to miss out on.
How to securely tie your boat to a mooring ball and avoid chafe. Includes regular tying up, the best line to use and extra security for storms.
These ten items will take living on a boat from "okay" to "WOW! I love this!" Things to make it more comfortable and more fun.
If you have a sailboat, someday you'll have to go up the mast. The easiest gear we've found to use and some tips.
Ten documents, legally-required gear and arrangements you must have when you buy a boat. New boat checklist to be certain you've done everything required.
Our list of the best sailing tools after 6 years of sailing around the world on our catamaran and where we store it all! OutChasingStars.com
