Admittedly I’m a little OCD, but over the years I’ve narrowed down a few pre-cruise chores that are much better carried out by me rather than leaving them to guests. These are, of course, in addition to the standard pre-cruise safety checks (lights, fluid levels, etc.). Here we go: 1) […]
Back in the early 90s, my father bought a new Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser. I distinctly remembered being excited to operate the Good Free Windlass without supervision, but more importantly, I remember the line on that anchor was dyed different colors every 25 feet. Fast forward to 2017, and […]
I’ve been making boats look shiny since I was a little kid; it’s become a passion, therapy, and investment all-in-one. Along the way, I’ve picked up a few pointers to make this process easier. Here you go: 1) Wear Gloves. Most polishes and waxes will turn your hands into sandpaper for […]
I’m always intrigued how the maritime community is intrinsically helpful without even trying. In my experience, humans are not like this on land, and even when a good deed is done, it’s usually considered a rare act or often described with, “that still gives me faith in humanity.” Seriously? Returning […]
I grew up with parents whose approach to child rearing would probably be considered abusive by today’s standards, but I’m rather thankful for this because under that regime it was a requirement to clean up after myself, so as a result I’ve become quite adept at maximizing the storage space […]
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