Gear & Systems

Sailors and Their Opinions

Sailors and Their Opinions

The other day Chrissy and I were invited aboard a Catamaran that on paper has been my dream boat for a number of years, but we had never had a chance to be aboard.   After seeing numerous catamarans by…

Dinghy Dilemnas

Dinghy Dilemnas

The dinghy is probably the one part of cruising that we haven’t found an ideal solution for that works with our boat.  For the non-cruisers reading this, you need to understand that the dinghy is analogous to the family car….

Gear that has Disappointed

Gear that has Disappointed

The marine industry is full of gear, equipment and gadgets and I’ll be the first to admit I’m like a kid in a candy store in a marine chandlery.  The challenge as a long range cruiser is you are often…

Anchor Upgrade for Altera?

Anchor Upgrade for Altera?

There are a few great debates among sailors and anchor selection is definitely near the top of that list.  So seeing as Chrissy and I have spent conservatively a couple hundred nights on anchor without dragging and have both read…