Blog
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February 20, 2013Boating Writers International Awards Make for a Good FridayCruising World and Sailing World magazines dominated the 2012 Boating Writers International Awards last week with top honors in categories from profiles to destination features and technical writing. The magazines, part of the Bonnier Marine Group, claimed 19 wins in all. CW on-line contributor Michael Robertson is among the group of authors recognized for their work.
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February 6, 2013Laid Back in Bocas del Toro, Panama: You Can Charter Here?Sure you can. Elaine Lembo experiences it first-hand.
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January 22, 2013It's a Small Boat WorldSometime it's shocking how small the cruising community feels.
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January 15, 201316 Months Out: The Cost Of CruisingBefore we left, I projected our rich new lifestyle would be had for less than the U.S. government’s poverty level for a family of four ($23,050 in 2012). I was wrong (so far).
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January 11, 2013Boat KidsHaving a pack of kids around has made the marina feel much more like a neighborhood.
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January 9, 2013Day 78: Toward AND AROUND(!) Cape Horn!On Monday, January 7, intredpid solo-sailor Jeanne Socrates rounded Cape Horn during her third attempt at a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation beneath the five Great Capes. And, oh yeah, she's 70 years old.
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January 7, 2013The Nomadic Family's DilemmaYou want to rile a homeschooling parent? Mention the "s" word: socialization.
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January 4, 2013The Expensive Winos*Michael Robertson laments that cheap beer seems to be a thing of the past now that the Del Viento crew is cruising in Canada.
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December 18, 2012The ReelTo Michael Robertson, a reel on the stern indicates a serious sailor—an extreme cruiser.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
