Learning to Sail: What is the difference between RYA and ASA?
When you decide to pick up a new skill or hobby, there is no doubt that you will want training and lessons to build up your confidence and skill set. And when it comes to sailing, it is no different. Many new sailboat buyers have little experience on the water and they want to gain […]
From Open Seas and Sunglasses to Closed Ports and Masks: The Challenges of Cruising During Covid
As the coronavirus spread around the world, landlubbers trapped in lockdown could be excused for envying cruisers. After all, how bad can social distancing be when you are doing it on a yacht in the sun-dappled Caribbean, Mediterranean, or South Pacific?
Matt and Jordan Owner Profile: Planning & Prep Shall Set You Free
If they ever make a movie about Jordan and Matt’s seagoing adventures, it might be called Planners of the Caribbean.
A Yacht Insurance Primer for First Time Owners
The following article is designed to provide prospective yacht owners with an overview of the yacht insurance process. It should in no way be considered guidance. As detailed below, owners are advised to consult with an experienced marine insurance broker when acquiring or modifying their policies.
12 Things I Learned While Cruising
The 12 things that I learned while I was a full-time live aboard are equally applicable to my life back on land, by John Millard.
18 Ways to Beat Boredom with Kids at Sea
When it comes to boating, there are a lot of different activities to partake in when the weather permits. But what can you do inside of your boat (and for many your home) when the waves are crashing and the rain is pouring? Having young children who aren’t old enough to participate in water sports […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Boat Shows
Being new to the marine industry, I had no idea what to expect when attending my first yacht show. My coworkers could never seem to give me a direct explanation of what it was like or what it entailed. It was a “see for yourself” experience. Lots of hard work went into preparing for my […]
The Best Anchorages of 2019
Every Leopard skipper is an adventurer. The Leopard life plays out on a never-ending course of personal exploration, enrichment and fun. As you plot out 2020, take a moment to look over this list of the highest-rated anchorages of 2019, as described by members of Garmin’s ActiveCaptain community. Here you will find reviews of both […]
November Cooking Feature – Thanksgiving on a Boat
For those of us on boats, the holidays tend to look a little different than they did on land. Maybe there’s a rum punch in your hand instead of a pumpkin spice latte and maybe you’re gallivanting around in your cut-offs and flip flops instead of all your landlubber friends who at this time of […]
Cooking Across the Sea
What happens when a craving for a specific food strikes when you’re sailing? In a word, you work with what you have. At least, that’s what Brooke Bass did when she was hungry for Chinese food while she and her husband, Barrett, were cruising along on their Leopard 40, named S/V Soulstice.
