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This cruising family has lots of tricks that make life without "necessities" pleasant. Read this before you install refrigeration, electric pumps, a watermaker, extra winches, and even an engine!
[SailNet, 5 August 2003]
An idiosyncratic but very thoughtful design for minimalist cruising in Alaskan waters.
[Nels Tomlinson, USA]
The author describes the symptoms of "Two-Foot-it is" with hints on how to resist its onset and why small-boat owners have more fun.
[Sail Jazz, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA]
Here′s what it feels like to turn the electronics off and sail from Virginia to Block Island with sextant, compass, and lead line.
[Ocean Navigator, October 2004]
What changes when you lose your engine and decide to cruise on anyway? Maintenance priorities, navigation and planning, anchoring, and a special kind of sailing fulfillment.
[SailNet, 2 April 2002]
Even modern well-maintained boats have a surprising number of breakdowns, often in systems that are critical to a comfortable passage. The author ranks the most bug-prone systems.
[SailNet, 7 December 2001]
The counterargument. "Yes, this is coming from the Walden Pond guy, the proponent of the simple less-is-better liveaboarder′s lifestyle. But I never said no frills." The author argues that life aboard should be fun, stimulating, and on occasion, even elegant.
[Take Her Sailing, Cypress, TX, USA]
Good discussion of the pros and cons of sailing without an engine, written by a couple who have done so for years. Lots of tips.
[48° North, Seattle, WA, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Often it is easier, not to mention cheaper, to change yourself rather than your boat.
Webb Chiles
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