Cruising gadgets, knowledge, and ideas for the cruising sailor
While in Horta recently I was rafted up next to Paul and Sheryl Shard from the TV show “Distant Shores”. You can enjoy their great show about sailing to “Distant Shores” on the AWE cable channel. www.distantshores.ca Sheryl had recently bought a Sailrite sewing machine and was setting up for the first time. I mentioned the “Recycling Bag” idea to
» Read moreDrop Cloth at companionway – I’ve always liked to have one of these on my boats. They keep the rain out, help keep the AC in, and protect the finish on the drop boards while the boat is in storage mode. At night, if there are lights on inside the boat, this can help block the light for the helmsman.
» Read moreMosquito Net at Companionway and Hatches – OK guys, it’s time to learn a new word. “Tulle”, it pronounced like tool. This is a light weight mesh material that women use in sewing things like veils. Have you ever looked at a wedding bride and though, “gee, that would make a great mosquito netting.” Well it does. There are a
» Read moreHave you every been sitting in your cockpit late afternoon with the sun behind you. You gotta have one of these if you plan to spend any time in your cockpit while cruising, or just sitting at the dock. This is the best thing I have come up with, period. I rank it as number one above all else .
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