7 Qualities You Want in a Sailing Partner
The Top 7 things that actually make a great sailing partner, according to 169 sailors who have been there, done that, and probably argued about it while docking... (read more)…
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The 5 Best Things to Have on Your Boat (According to Real Sailors)
We asked 403 sailors "what is the BEST thing you have on your boat?" the 5 most popular responses might surprise you... (read more)…
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Gift Guide for Sailors (2025)
With the holidays rapidly approaching, here are some gifts for the sailor in your life.…
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Cruising Tonga: A Sailor’s Guide to Port Logistics, Provisioning, and Yacht Resources
This guide is designed to help sailors navigate the logistics of cruising in Tonga: from checking in and out, to provisioning, refueling, and more. It’s based on our firsthand experience visiting in 2025.…
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Responding to a Tsunami Warning at Anchor: Lessons from Tonga, July 2025
In this post, we detail the timeline and decision-making process we experienced aboard our sailboat in Tonga during the July 2025 tsunami warning… (read more)…
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5 Tips for Sailors Heading to French Polynesia
We’ve spent the past year sailing in French Polynesia. These islands have been our most challenging cruising grounds yet, and we have learned a lot along the way. Here are 5 things to think about if you’re planning to head this way… (read more)…
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Ditch Bag for Emergencies at Sea
A ditch bag (also called an emergency grab bag) is a waterproof, pre-packed bag containing essential signal and survival gear that sailors take with them if they need to abandon ship… (read more)…
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Our Favorite Software for Boat Life
Here are a few of our most used software applications that help us manage boat life.…
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Gift Guide for Sailors
With the holidays right around the corner, here are some gifts to give the sailor in your life.…
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