I smashed my nose against the companionway during a Bermuda race in the late '80s, and I have trouble keep air equalized in a normal dive mask. This snorkel mask works great for me and I can breath normally. The fit is good for me, especially now that I shaved off my beard!
In Part 2, we identify some of the fees, rates, and fixed expenses of cruising. Knowing these up front really helps when creating a budget for extended cruising. The value of the cruising experience is worth every penny, of course, but it’s important to know ahead of time what you’ll need to keep going.
The meaning of Veterans Day, which was yesterday, Sunday, but observed this Monday as a national holiday.
We start a new series that explores the cost of cruising. No matter what boat you own, there are certain expenses you will incur on an annual basis for maintenance. These are important to keep the boat cruise worthy.
But how much should one plan to spend?
A movie worth watching, about a remarkable couple who went above and beyond the dreams of normal sailors. Whether it was to circumnavigate Antarctica, or follow in the footsteps of Captain Cook, this family lived a life at sea.
A look at a few new innovations coming into the marine market. Who would expect self-docking yachts in the near future?
I went along on what will likely be the last sail of the year. Boats that have not gone south are being winterized and properly stored. This past Saturday we brought a Hallberg-Rassy to its winter yard at Herrington Harbour North in Deale, MD.
And today I help bring a Selene 40 trawler over to Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis for hauling and shrink wrap. It’s that time of year.