A visit to Yellowstone National Park is on most traveler’s bucket lists. Aside from the awe-inspiring geysers and hot springs or snapping pictures of grizzlies, there are so many attractions that await. Yet, there are parts that are more frequented than others, which means that many visitors are missing out …
When you want to visit someplace wild and free, a national park is one of the first destinations that come to mind. If you find yourself traveling to the Pacific Northwest, don’t miss out on an opportunity to visit North Cascades National Park. Home to glaciers, rivers, mountains, and snow, …
Living the RV life is great. You have freedom, the open road, and a rather luxurious place to call home around the clock. Unfortunately, RVs and motorhomes, not matter how big or small, usually do not have a predefined RV workstation. You’re probably tired by now of taking conference calls …
Single-handed boats aren’t just limited to solo travelers. Many cruising couples will tell you that it’s a good idea to have your boat rigged and ready to be sailed single-handed. Why? What if one person gets injured—or just seasick? If your usual crew complement is only two, it makes no …
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Nothing denotes a salty off-the-grid ready yacht more than the sight of a wind generator mounted on the stern. Once, these were the main component of a sailor’s renewable energy arsenal. But today, as is the case with wind generators for RVs, the technology has fallen behind the fantastic strides …
Sailboats are not the best choice of transportation when speed is an essential factor. The average speed of the typical monohull sailboat is between six and ten knots. Of course, many factors affect this speed, and some boats are designed to be faster than others. And of course, there are …
What are the best shoes for sailing? Should you buy a multi-use shoe that will grip the boat’s surface one afternoon and take you on a mountain hike the next morning?
A “bluewater sailboat” is capable of seeing those blue waters. It’s capable of venturing offshore, and it’s capable of the self-sufficiency required to survive out there.
Sailing to Hawaii from California can be a fascinating and enjoyable experience, but only if you have the right boat and a good plan.
Marine electrical systems are complicated. Before diving into doing any work, be sure to learn the boat wiring basics first.
