Cruising gadgets, knowledge, and ideas for the cruising sailor
This idea was introduced to me by Andy on Geodesic, an Endeavor 37 out of Apollo Beach, Florida. It’s an easy way to make each person aboard a custom cup of coffee. It’s a French Press that is also a coffee mug. You make the coffee in this mug, press it, then drink from it. This allows those who drink
» Read moreTo store those small green propane bottles that you use for your grill, buy a 4″ PVC pipe, add a grating cap on the bottom, and a removable cap on top. You can get everything you need at the local hardware store. The bottom piece is a standard drain accessory for the 4″ PVC. The top piece is a 4″
» Read moreSunglasses Gadget There are many options when it comes to sunglasses. I now wear glasses that have some distance correction and are magnifiers for reading. Buying a pair of standard clear lenses and an additional pair of prescription sunglasses can be costly. The solution for me has been a pair of “clip on” sunglasses. I bought a pair to fit
» Read moreI think this would make a great gift for someone you know that is headed out on their boat cruising. It’s called “Garden in a Can”. It’s a self contained garden, all set to use. It’s a can (tin), soil, and seeds. It has a pop top lid. You open it, plant the seeds in the soil, water it and
» Read moreThese are the notes from the Cruising the Bahamas seminar: Covid – there are no restrictions any longer. You are free to roam. Customs & Immigration Click2clear website -use this to fill out paperwork . You can pay online too. https://www.bahamascustoms.gov.bs/imports-and-exports/about-click2clear/info-for-individuals/ Leaving the Bahamas: You must now clear out – online using Click2clear, see instructions at the end
» Read moreThis idea was suggested by my friend Tom Rose who sails “Corsair”. This gadget saves on water by cutting the amount of dishes you have to wash, and it saves on trash because of less bulky paper products. Less water, less trash, it’s a winner on any boat. The idea is to use just a napkin or a very thin
» Read moreAbout half the outboard motors you see in the Bahamas or Caribbean are 15 HP two stroke Yamahas. This is a popular choice because it weighs less than a 4 stroke 9.9 HP, and you have the horsepower to plane a RIB with 4 adults. This tip won’t help you if you have a 4 stroke engine, but if you
» Read moreThis is the shower head we use on our boat. Yes, that’s right; it’s a kitchen sink dish sprayer! We’ve been using it for years now without a problem. What I like about it is that it forces the shower taker to take a “Navy” shower. You cannot leave the water running without depressing the handle. It is also an
» Read moreWhile 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 moreAfter several years your canvas may lose some or all of its ability to repel water. There are several good products out there to refurbish the water repellency. Starbrite makes a good one, and the makers of Sunbrella lend their name to one called “303 Fabric Guard”. You can find these at your favorite marine supply store. They work. What
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