Trawlering During Hurricane Season
July 23, 2012
My wife and I left Los Angeles on November 3, 1996, to begin a five-year cruise aboard our trawler, Gracias. She is a 38-foot wood
My wife and I left Los Angeles on November 3, 1996, to begin a five-year cruise aboard our trawler, Gracias. She is a 38-foot wood
Here’s a useful tip: you can learn a great deal about a cruising yacht by seeing how she rides on the hook. Spending a day
In spite of the fact that the location had over 10 miles of fetch, it was our best option, so we anchored and waited. Then,
In The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring, Earl Hinz explains the difference between anchoring and mooring: A boat is anchored when “it rides or lays
Compact Dehumidifier for Boats
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AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
