After a weather break in Soper’s Hole, the Ebaughs head to Puerto Rico for some Marina fixes only to be greeted by a waterspout. Mar Azul also gets some mooring stabilizers.
In the fall of 2011, Mar Azul reached the British Virgin Islands just in time to sneak their dogs through customs, (almost) lose a dinghy and come face-to-face with Hurricane Irene.
The Ebaughs take a moment to look back at their cruising roots in the place that started it all. Paradise seems found until the Tsunami sirens pierce the air.
Back at Bahia de Almodóvar the Ebaugh’s wrestle with some wet weather and receive a visit from Luis, the brave Dell repairman doing some onboard fixes… a first for both parties.
Mar Azul explores the beauty of Isla de Vieques while also learning to appreciate the joy of having back up systems on board. Lastly, Elaine spends an important day on the hook explaining one of the most vital elements of cruising, your budget.
Catch up with Mar Azul as they move from Culebra to Palmas del Mar, where they tackle some shore chores in preparation for hurricane season and look forward to their next destination.
Catch up with Bob and Elaine aboard Mar Azul as they make their way across Puerto Rico Starting in Ponce and finally landing in Palmas del Mar.
Bob and Elaine explore Luperon as Mar Azul lands in the Dominican Republic.
Follow along with Bob and Elaine Ebaugh aboard their 1985 DeFever 44 as they spend a few years cruising the waters off of South America
Follow along with Bob and Elaine Ebaugh aboard their 1985 DeFever 44 as they spend a few years cruising the waters off of South America
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
