It has been a while since I have posted anything, anywhere. Getting Malaya launched, her mast stepped and her systems […]
When it comes to a boats Standing Rigging, the wires that hold the mast vertical, most sailors give it little […]
When it comes to hose clamps we all know two are required on all hoses going overboard below the waterline. […]
Seacock Access
It is mid-winter here in New England and in the boatyard that means maintenance, checking and inspecting various critical parts […]
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
Aboard any sailing vessel, the need frequently arises when a little assistance in holding, lifting or relieving a load would […]
Southbound 2018
Thinking of heading south this fall to Florida, The Bahamas or The Caribbean? Have questions and wonder the pros and […]
Sunday, September 2 was the 34th Annual Parade of Sail at the Gloucester Schooner Fest which is held each Labor […]
Life getting in the way is a common occurrence in the cruising community, all to often the best-laid plans get waylaid […]
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