Boat Men of the Caribbean
How to Work with These Island Entrepreneurs When you make landfall on many Caribbean islands, before you’ve reached the harbor, set your anchor, or gotten settled in, one or more small boats may come out to greet you. It might be a powered skiff, a plastic kayak or some unrecognizable aquatic conveyance that barely floats. […]
Sailing to the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands is a delightful place to sail. The trips between islands are short and fun, and each island has a different feel and flavor, with beautiful beaches, island bars, and natural beauty everywhere. It’s an ideal spot for a charter vacation or to test the waters of Caribbean sailing for the […]
Vlogging and Blogging Your Leopard Adventure
2023 Cruising Resolutions: The Top 5 Sailing Destinations Our Readers Are Dreaming About
An Elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner Party Aboard
A Merry Caribbean Christmas
Plan to celebrate Christmas on the water? Read through some great recipes that combine Caribbean flavors with the comfort of traditional favorites!
Thanksgiving Treats: The Lazy Cruising Way
Oh, it’s that wonderful time of the year again! When families get together and create heaps of dishes, bring the entire beach onboard, constantly want to eat, and someone is usually left doing all the cooking for the entire clan. And I guess that if you are reading this, you are usually that person. Didn’t […]
Making the Most of Your Sea Trial
A sea trial is one of the best parts of buying a new boat. After all that dreaming, you finally get to put your boat through her paces. It’s the sweet culmination of months of researching, shopping and negotiation. You’re finally at the helm, setting the sails to let her dig in and go.
Top Five Considerations When Selecting a Catamaran
You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes time to choose a catamaran, and across those choices, you’ll find a broad range of options for comfort, amenities, sailing features and performance, and quality. Narrowing it down to one brand or model takes some work since there’s no one-size-fits-all boat. To make a good choice, […]
Why A Catamaran?
In any gathering of sailors, you’ll find monohull and catamaran advocates who are ready to tell you why their chosen design is the best. Mono vs. cat is one of the hottest sailing topics, with partisans debating everything from aesthetics and tradition to sailing performance and personal comfort.
