Cruising Resources and Information for Sailors

Somebody Asked . . .

"What's that smell when my boat is closed up for the season, and how can I get rid of it?"

Somebody Said . . .

"The smallest practical size for a cruising boat is a boat large enough to carry a dinghy on deck."

Maintenance Planning

Sensible Maintenance Planning starts with a good Spares Inventory and a comprehensive set of boat Tools, Flashlights, and the Waterproof Containers to keep them in working order.

Boatyards and Haul-outs

Selecting a good Boatyard for a emergency or routine haul-outs or for Winterizing a cruising boat can provide peace of mind.

Health

Beginning with good Medical Insurance and some basic Medicine-at-Sea skills and supplies, cruising sailors can cope with most medical problems. Among the most common is Seasickness.

Alarms

There are good marine alarm techniques and systems for Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Propane, Sinking, Collision, and Security dangers out there.

Emergency Planning

Fighting the dangers of cruising, Heavy Weather for instance, is easier when you've done detailed Emergency Planning and followed all the Safety Regulations.

Emergencies

Coping with Going Aground, Leaks, Fires, Crew Overboard or Abandoning Ship, you should know about Distress Signals, Making Repairs Aloft, Liferafts, EPIRBs and other techniques and gear.

Theft and Piracy

Although piracy is a danger only in a few places, Theft is a more common danger for cruising sailors. There are skills, techniques, and Security Systems for both.