Category: Reviews
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) So maybe our introduction to racing post got you excited enough to find a boat to race on for the season? Congratulations, you’ve made a start. But what happens next? As your first for-real race approaches, what should you expect? What should you bring, wear, and know how to do? […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) On any day on the water, you’ll see a lot of boats trimmed pretty badly. Uncomfortable passengers bounce and shake as the boats porpoise across the bay or slam into waves, or big wakes spray up behind boats burning way too much fuel to go that slowly. What is behind […]
Part I:Boater’s Guide to Engines: The Internal Combustion Engine by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we kicked off a multi-part series on boat engines and propulsion. Since we build on what we learned in the introductory article, it’s worth a read if you haven’t had a look. This month, we’re taking a deeper look […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Back when I lived in New England, by February we were getting a little stir-crazy and ready for boating season. And when we got the boat in as early as possible, well, it wasn’t always the balmiest of weather in New England. But that didn’t stop us from getting out […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) For many people, the answer to “Will I like sailboat racing?” is unequivocally “yes!” Of course, it’s not for everyone, and sometimes it takes getting out there for a race or three to figure that out. But the real question for people who’ve never raced but are curious about it […]
PART I by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Welcome to a new multi-part series we’ll be running over the next several months. The goal of this series is to get boaters more acquainted (or acquainted at all) with the engines we use for primary and auxiliary power. There are a lot of engine topics out there, […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Tahiti. Bora Bora. Names that evoke wanderlust and dreams of idyllic vacations on pure white beaches on crystal clear waters. You can sail, snorkel, dive, and surf in some of the most pristine waters of the world. Who hasn’t dreamed of a vacation some place the water is so clear […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Though I was never in the military or a marine, I’m going to borrow one of my favorite aphorisms from U.S. Marine Corps: Improvise, Adapt, Overcome. Words to live by if you’re a boater, too. When you’re on a boat, you may not always have the correct tools or proper […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we discussed some of the most common questions we get when people learn my wife and I cruised full time for many years. Since that list quickly got too long, we split it into two parts. So here are some more questions and answers. Read Ask a Cruiser: […]
by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Fall has started, and we’re heading into the long dark of winter in the colder climes. Boats are getting pulled, winter covers are coming out of storage, and we’re stockpiling pink antifreeze. We’re facing the prospect of months without boating, and all we can do is read glossy sailing magazines […]
