May 26, 2025
Everything you need to know about this cruiser-based, crowd-sourced, social app. We rely on it every day!
Summary
When you've arrived at a new anchorage, how do you figure out how to find necessities? Especially if you're out of range of The Boat Galley cruising guides? After all, there are places where cruising guides...
May 19, 2025
I'm frequently asked for the best marine weather apps. Cruising the Florida coast and Bahamas, I've found a few favorites.
Summary
Apps are helpful. But don't forget to look out the hatch to see what's happening in your area.
If you need more information, here's what we relied on while cruising Florida and...
May 12, 2025
Here's why you should collect rain water on your cruising boat, even if you have a watermaker. And a few tips to tell you how to do it.
Summary
Catching rainwater on the boat? Is it worth it even if you have easy access to water in your cruising locale? We think so.
In the Marquesas, where we're currently cruising,...
May 5, 2025
Some cruisers think galley straps are a great safety item. I disagree. Here's why.
Summary
An important feature of a well-designed cruising boat galley is safety for the cook--ensuring they aren't tossed around the boat in rough seas. Many cruisers think galley straps solve the problem. But I believe they can make...