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Trish, you've managed to compile a lot of very valuable information for cruisers and cruiser wannabe's into an easy-to-navigate format. I found the info to be interesting and to the point. We've been "out there" for over 3 years (currently in El Salvador) and are still learning, so please keep the articles coming!
FREE STUFF TABLE OF CONTENTS Articles Cruising Musings | #1 | Zen and the Art of Boat Cruising | Read #1 | | #2 | Why Do I Do This? | Read #2 | | #3 | Calamity Trish | Read #3 | | #4 | Making or Breaking a First Mate | Read #4 | | #5 | One of the Many Joys of Cruising | Read #5 | | #6 | The Courage to Go Cruising | Read #6 | | #7 | Taking the Leap Into Cruising | Read #7 | | #8 | What I Needed to Know I Learned from My Boat: 5 Tips for Simplifying Life | Read #8 | | #9 | She Said, He Said | Read #9 | | #10 | Reflections of an Apprentice First Mate | Read #10 |
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Do-It-Yourself Articles by Capt'n Pauley
Paul Esterle (www.captnpauley.com) is a boating writer and “man for all vessels” with many years and a wide range of boat maintenance experience. He publishes in popular magazines such as SAIL, Blue Water Sailing, and Good Old Boat, and is Technical Editor for Small Craft Advisor Magazine. Back to top
Cruising Places
This is a collection of information (in no particular geographic order) about some of the places that I and my friends have cruised. I will be adding information on other areas so check back frequently! | NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA | | | These articles are a labour of love by Nova Scotians Mike & Barb Turney (S/V Nelleke), who love to share their home waters with other cruisers. | | Nova Scotia's South Shore | Read it | | Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore | Read it | | Canso | Read it | Nelleke's 2003 South Shore Cruise
A photo essay of the Turneys' cruise | Read it | | | | | CENTRAL AMERICA | | | Costa Rica Anchorages | Read it | | Panama Anchorages | Read it | | Transiting the Panama Canal | Read it | | Panama's San Blas Islands | Read it | | | | | FLORIDA | | | Tarpon Springs, Florida | Read it | | Florida's Okeechobee Waterway | Read it | | You Know You're in The South When... | Read it |
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Cruising Strategy Back to top
A Cruiser's Eye View |
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Lists & Quizzes Trish’s Lists
With two decades of cruising under my belt, I have lots of opinions and preferences about my boat, what I want (and don't want) on it, and the style of cruising I prefer. I also have fond memories of places I've been and things I've done. Here are some lists that cover my preferences and favorites, along with general information of use to cruisers. Transparency International - Corruption Index | Read it | | First Mate’s Checklist: 33 Things She Needs to Know | Read it | 6 "Non-Nautical" Books About Some of the Places I've Cruised | Read it | | My 10 Favorite Populated Anchorages | Read it | | My 12 Favorite “Out There” Anchorages | Read it |
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Skip's Tips
Skip Randall is my skipper/husband, the man who puts up with me. He is a writer in his own right, and will be contributing to Take Her Sailing whenever his muse visits. This section contains the lists that accompany many of his articles.13 Creature Comforts for a Liveaboard Life | Read it | | 9 Essentials for "On-Deck" Grab and Run | Read it | Dealing with the Seasons | Read it | | 10 Essentials for Reluctant Single Handing | Read it |
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Cruise-Mo Quizzes
You've heard of Cosmo Quizzes, right? Well, these are Cruise-Mo Quizzes. Designed for the skipper and first mate to answer independently of one another, they will help pinpoint each person's hopes, fears, and expectations so that the best plans can be laid. Cruise-Mo Quizzes are integral parts of each of my Booklets. They will be useful in defining your own cruising style, and will give you the basis for applying the information, anecdotes, and suggestions that each booklet contains to your own situation. Back to top |
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