Seacock Access
It is mid-winter here in New England and in the boatyard that means maintenance, checking and inspecting various critical parts...
Essential Skills-Standing Watch
By International law, every vessel at sea is responsible for having someone “On Watch” around the clock and it is...
New Fiberglass Reefer Lid
I first wrote about building a new lid for Malaya’s refer back in February of 2018, in that article I...
The Handy Billy-Old School Power
In the age winches to help us lift loads didn’t exist, Block and Tackles were used everywhere to reduce loads...
Southbound 2018
Thinking of heading south this fall to Florida, The Bahamas or The Caribbean? Have questions and wonder the pros and...
34th Gloucester Schooner Fest
Schooner Colombia of Panama City Florida Sunday, September 2 was the 34th Annual Parade of Sail at the Gloucester Schooner...
Cockpit Progress
Orginal cockpit with teak combings Life getting in the way is a common occurrence in the cruising community, all to often...
Malaya’s Pedistal
Back on March 5th I posted an article titled Steering Cable Inspection, on the importance of inspecting your steering cables...
Progress on Refit…..
It hasn’t been the fastest refit, a couple of hours after work each day and weekends but progress is being...
Answer 3-2018
This week’s question; What are you going to do navigationally to find your way to Newport after your electronics have...