No rent, cable, electric bills equals savings by the boatload
By Conor Salmon I am a former yachtie who still has saltwater running through his veins. As many of you know, it’s been a few years since I worked on boats, …
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New technology, skilled applicators treat fabrics, carpets onboard as first step in fire prevention
By Richard Perkins Many parts of a yacht are prone to fire, such as wiring behind fabric panels, engines under the floor, temperamental electronic equipment …
Shipping U.S. boats raises EU tariff questions
By Simon Beck New EU tariffs associated with imports from the United States came into force on June 22. Since then, there has been a lot of confusion around …
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning
By Mario Vittone The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he …
New Caledonia, a gem in the South Pacific
By Jenifer Rosser Crossing the South Pacific offers a multitude of dazzling countries, islands, lagoons and reefs to enchant even –the most discerning yacht …
Melanie’s cabinet: Easy to follow the lead of this young crew
Follow the leader; be a team player; learn every day – and all of those types of things, right? Right. In my nearly 40-year journey as a chef and hospitality …
Score with the universal language of soccer during the World Cup
By John Jarvie Boating is a universal language. Anywhere in the world, we have the capacity to communicate, bond and relate through experiences that only …
Bahamas, Caribbean cruising guide author Steven J. Pavlidis dies
By Milt Baker Stephen J. Pavlidis, one of America’s top cruising guide authors, died May 29, in Covington, Georgia, after a long period of failing health. He …
Yachting doesn’t need to hold crew with ‘golden handcuffs’
By Conor Salmon One of my favorite quotes is: “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford is credited with …
Different world onboard yacht for San Francisco bar pilot
By Capt. Paul Lobo My first and only pilot job on a yacht was in the summer of 2007. I thought I’d never pilot one because I was retiring that year. So the …
