Two Sailors Growing and Learning Through the Joy of Sailing
July 1, 2015
It was our first time sailing any distance in the dark. We were taking Renegade, our 37ft Hunter Legend, to Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle,
It was our first time sailing any distance in the dark. We were taking Renegade, our 37ft Hunter Legend, to Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle,
We set off before lunch to cross Chesapeake Bay from our home base in Heathsville, Virginia, where the Potomac River merges with the bay. Point
Sailor and resercher Matt Rutherford and Nicole Trenholm, a former NOAA scientist, and his business partner plan to keep the Ocean Research Project on track with the help of a board of directors and some high-profile advisers (including Gary Jobson, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and newly retired Senator Tom Harkin).
Paradise lies just west of ICW mile marker 173 on the Neuse River in North Carolina, about a mile up Broad Creek. It’s not hard to find, but you do have to look for it. Once you get there, you’ll agree. River Dunes is paradise.
Let’s not kid ourselves—the ICW transit can be a long, lonely and sometimes daunting slog. Commercial traffic, strong currents, shifting shoal spots and lifting bridges—help!
Becuase of our limited experience, we decided our first Atlantic crossing should be the “milk run,” from east to west. Our plan was to sail up the East Coast, spend a summer on the Chesapeake, ship the boat to the Mediterranean, cruise Greece and the rest of the Med for two summers and bring the boat back to where we started—the BVI—via the ARC
Just for fun, we’ve included an online version of our July crossword puzzle (pdf) and the answers (pdf) for you to
For now, the majority of BoatSetter rentals (launched in spring of 2014) are powerboats in southern Florida, but the company expects to have a sail and power presence nationwide at more than 150 marinas by the end of 2014. So non-Floridian sailors, stay tuned.
SAIL’s 2014 Snowbird Rally down the Intracoastal Waterway was such a success that we’ve decided to do it again
Of all the watering holes frequented by sailors, few approach the legendary status of Peter’s Café Sport in Horta, on the island of Faial in the Azores archipelago. Café Sport has given succour to legions of thirsty sailors for many decades.
The Hanse 460 combines easy sailing with easy living, making for an all-around simple, luxurious package. All the sailhandling can be done from the twin
The Neel 47 trimaran bridges the gap between the Neel 45 and Neel 51. It also shares the same outstanding interior volume and clever use
The Marine Elegance was specifically designed to fit in tight spaces on boats where the addition of a toilet seems to be an afterthought. Originally the smallest footprint in a one-piece china allowing it to fit on “the step” in head areas. A variety of model choices including the most popular SeaFresh version.
KVH’s ultra-compact TracNet™ H30 delivers integrated satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi with automatic switching, DC power, and single-cable installation so you stay connected to the best communication options. Plus, KVH’s Tracking Avoidance Zones (TAZ) and layered satellite network enable uninterrupted communications, avoiding blockage from carbon sails, aerofoil masts, and more.
EWOL sailboat propellers are made of stainless steel super-alloys assuring the highest mechanical and corrosion resistance. Under sail blades feather to reduce drag, while micrometric pitch-setting allow to optimize thrust to lower RPM with consequent fuel savings. Blades flip 180° giving exceptional thrust and reduced prop walk while docking Dynamic balancing and a central pinion for blades synchronization kill vibrations.
G/flex is a toughened epoxy that makes permanent, waterproof structural bonds. Known for tenaciously adhering to plastics, this formulation is also excellent for bonding metal, glass, masonry, wood and fiberglass. It is even effective on typically hard-to-bond substrates including dense, oily or damp wood varieties. Perfect to keep on hand for small repair jobs on-the-go.
These days, when boats are selling like hotcakes, it may be tempting to sit back and ease up on the innovation process. After all, why
VETUS, a pioneer of electric propulsion, offers two compact, all-in-one electric-propulsion solutions: the E-LINE and E-POD. These plug-and-play motors free up valuable engine-room space and feature a unique liquid cooling solution, giving you maximum power and range, plus proprietary Active Electric Braking.
From classic to contemporary, there is a VETUS ventilator to suit every taste. Silicone ventilators are flexible and will not discolor in UV light. Alternatively,
The RC series incorporates Maxwell’s latest stylish innovation in automatic rope/chain windlass technology. Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Freedom series, these windlasses represent the next generation of windlass evolution in every respect and feature Maxwell’s revolutionary and patented Wave Design™ chainwheel.
