Top Shelf: In charter season, a helper worth her weight in cake
Top Shelf: by Chef Tim McDonald Ask any sole charter chef what they want most for Christmas and I’ll bet you, sure as nuts, they will say a reliable helper …
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Engineer’s Angle: Keep water makers primed for duty
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson “Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to rinse the salt off the hull,” to paraphrase Coleridge’s “Rime of the …
Crew Mess: Buffalo Crockpot Chicken
Crew Mess: by Capt. John Wampler I’ve never seen a buffalo fly, but Buffalo wings have made their mark as a favorite appetizer and party fare. It wasn’t …
Sea Sick: Save severed finger with correct response
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray While working on a boat, there are many opportunities to lose a finger or two. Think hatches, winches, ropes, anchor chains, knives, …
Crew Compass: Sailing west, with visions of the Med season dancing in my head
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon I’m spoiled. And let’s face it, so are most of us that work in the yachting industry. We explore some of the most beautiful …
Rules of the Road: Retain records to show fuel oil complies with ECA regulations
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake Desvergers Longtime sufferers of this column may recall this topic being discussed back in early 2012. At that time, the …
Secure at Sea: New technologies on horizon will alter seafaring forever
Secure at Sea: by Corey Ranslem A pencil, a chart and a GPS that wasn’t always accurate. That is how my navigation career started in the U.S. Coast Guard …
Crew Compass: What makes a good guest? There is no simple answer
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon As crew, we’ve meet them all. I’ve written previously about how many different personalities we come across in this …
Tips to optimize a yard period
By Rich Merhige When it comes to yacht maintenance, one recurring pattern that results in lost time and money is the lack of pre-planning. All yachting …
Sea Science: Behind Hawaii ban of sunscreen
Sea Science: by Jordanna Sheermohamed Sun protection has been a hot topic with much debate for some time, but most studies have concluded that regular use of …
