Running rigging is perhaps just as important to a sailboat as its sails. When sailing offshore it is the connection between the boat and the sails, controlling sail trim and shape, putting the power of the wind into the boat itself. In case you missed...
This post will detail our Starlink setup on our boat and list links to the items we purchased and used for it. Here are the items we used so that you can easily find and order them. Of course there are some other slick equipment...
We learned a lot while cruising in the fjords of Chilean Patagonia, the Beagle Channel, and sailing around Cape Horn. Of course you can watch the sailing videos here to see what life on board at the end of the world is like, but among...
This is our 3 reef setup. We added a 3rd reef line sheave to the boom. It fit in the existing box with no modifications. Grey line is reef 3/4. Our new main has 3 larger reefs rather than 4. We almost never use the...
Choosing The Right Antifouling Bottom Paint As boat owners, we are all in search of #ThatFeeling when we set sail, but first, in preparation for our voyages, we must spend time researching and choosing products to prepare and protect our boats properly. Choosing the protective coating...
Ahoy, from Sweet Ruca in Patagonia! We're sitting here warm and toasty, with our cheap Chinese diesel heater keeping us cozy in the midst of snow-capped mountains. As we sip on our coffee, we can't help but think about the other boats here in the...
Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Our Drop-In LifePO4 Battery System on Our Boat If you're looking for an efficient, reliable, and maintenance-free battery solution for your boat, a Drop-In LifePO4 battery system might just be the perfect choice. Here are the top 10 reasons why...
Fun With Fiberglass Repairs! As you have likely watched our latest episode on YouTube, you may have some more questions about how and why we made these fiberglass repairs to our sailboat. Here we will try to give you all of the dirty details. What Caused The...
You may have watched our latest YouTube videos, where we dove deep into our solar panel. https://youtu.be/bqlGqlyJ4cA Here we want to share the way we have the current panels mounted as well as at the end, reveal what mistakes we think we have made and what...
We first noticed that our autopilot wasn’t up to the challenge of big winds and big waves on our trip from the Bahamas to St. Thomas. We took off to make the non-stop 700+ mile trip on a January nor’easter to make a downwind dash. We...
