Is It Time to Reef the Main Now?
Monday June 28, 2010
If you're asking that question, the old-timers will tell you, it's already too late! You didn't think about reefing earlier when the wind was rising and NOAA weather radio ... Read More
Thinking of a Sailing Honeymoon?
Monday June 21, 2010
The sailing literature holds many stories of happy couples who began their marriages with romantic honeymoon cruises. While it's not for everyone, a sailing honeymoon, whether on your own boat ... Read More
Celebrate Sailing with Summer Sailstice
Wednesday June 16, 2010
This year's solstice sailing events are being held the weekend of June 19, Saturday being the longest sailing day of the year. Is there a better excuse to get out ... Read More
Sunderland Reality TV
Monday June 14, 2010
Abby was rescued, thank God. My heart goes out to her, for what she's gone through - and is going through now. The endless media debates about whether her parents ... Read More
News Alert: Abby Sunderland Sets Off Rescue Beacons
Thursday June 10, 2010
This morning at about 6 AM Pacific Time Abby Sunderland manually set off two EPIRB emergency signaling devices indicating a serious but as yet unknown problem. According to her mother, ... Read More
Will Marine GPS Fail from Solar Flares?
Thursday June 10, 2010
Scientists are saying the sun is entering a period of more intensive solar flare activity that may disrupt GPS satellite signals in the near future. Solar activity is expected to ... Read More
Reid Stowe 1152 Days at Sea
Tuesday June 8, 2010
On June 17, Reid Stowe will sail into New York harbor and end his nonstop sailing voyage of over 3 years, having set all sorts of records. He has been ... Read More
Sailing with Young Children (and the Boat Fairy)
Wednesday June 2, 2010
A perennial topic among sailing parents is how to keep young children occupied on the boat while sailing. As children grow older, they can get involved with the sailing itself ... Read More