Navigation is the art of keeping your vessel clear of trouble while getting where you’re going. At sea, navigation is your ounce of prevention. This 3 minute tutorial will introduce you to the basic navigation functionality of MxMariner. If you’re getting started with navigation on Android or iOS devices download SavvySalt’s click here to download […]
Sailing Maine from Acadia to Boston
Riot Stretches Her Legs I hate spinnaker socks. At first I was drawn in by their allure: an easy way to set and douse the spinnaker in all conditions. I mean, who doesn’t want that; especially when the wind comes up on you unexpectedly! But in my experience “troublesome” is a much better word than […]
Greece Bareboat Charter: Vacation of a Lifetime
“I had a fabulous very unique vacation that I refer to as the trip of a lifetime.” “It’s a great way to spend a vacation and I love sailing.” “Best vacation ever!” “It was the best vacation of my life” “I didn’t grow up around sailing or ever wanting to sail; but after this trip, […]
Greece Bareboat Tips: A Week in the Cyclades
For a sailor accustomed to bareboat chartering in the Caribbean your first Mediterranean charter can be a big step. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely a step worth taking and with proper planning and preparation your first Mediterranean bareboat charter will be the best vacation ever! Don’t take my word for it; here’s […]
Gulf Stream Surfing
A quick video from this year’s shorthanded (3 crew) return from Bermuda. I don’t want to spoil the surprise so without further ado: My ego may never recover 😛 That night was some of the most intense helming I had ever done. The winds got stronger (30+) and the seas larger the next day but […]
Find a crew spot at an Offshore Rally or Offshore Race
This is Part IV in a series of articles on acquiring offshore sailing experience. Here we discuss and link to ways to find and evaluate offshore races and rallies from the comfort of your desk at home. Enjoy: Offshore races and rallies provide great opportunities for sailors new to offshore sailing to get out there. […]
Finding and Evaluating an Offshore Delivery and Skipper
This is Part III in a series of articles on acquiring offshore sailing experience. Here we discuss and link to ways to find and evaluate offshore deliveries via the internet. Without further ado: Deliveries are another great opportunity to get offshore experience as crew but they’re harder to find and require more vetting than other […]
Sailing Through Time – A Glimpse of S/Y Sea Pearl
The 830 nautical mile voyage from Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands to St. George, Bermuda was some of the most relaxed time I’ve ever spent at sea. After a bit of nervous energy regarding the number of hacksaw blades aboard I settled into a very comfortable watch schedule where each day was comfortable conditions […]