BitchinAttitude

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Boaters

To Serve and Evict

As the waters closed over the 41 foot Tartan sailboat Spiritus, her captain closed his eyes, holding back tears. The captain of the freighter...
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Boatn’ Toons (12 Cartoons)

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Books

Good Read: DORF by Bob Bitchin

This work proves Schroedinger’s Cat Theory: A cat is imagined as being enclosed in a box with a radioactive source and a poison that will...
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Music

Music Review: The Bilge Pump’s Greatest Hits

Every so often, something washes up on the digital beach that makes you glad you bothered to check the tide line. In this case,...
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Boaters

Unrequited Love

The little boat skipped across the water, her sails filled with warm summer wind and her owner standing proudly at the helm. Today was...
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Boat Gear

Buchan Dorades – High Quality in a Century-Old Design

If you’ve spent any time offshore, you already know that a dorade vent is not just shiny deck jewelry. It is a working piece...
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Adventure

Alan Olsen Receives Tall Ships America’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Alan Olsen taught Bob Bitchin how to sail! Alan Olson, the guy behind Call of the Sea and decades of getting people off the dock...
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Bob Bitchin

The Gold Ol’ Boys In The Good Ol’ Days!

Oh to be young again!  It was 1972, The year before the very first Toy Run. The following degenerates gathered in New Orleans for...
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Photos

Bikin’ & Boatin’ Pics (12 Photos)

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Boaters

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Drops Anchor in Chicago June 11-14, 2026

Chicago’s finally joining the grown-up cities with an in-water boat show. Took long enough. June 12–14, 2026, Burnham Harbor becomes a floating village of fiberglass,...
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Yoga Kim

Galley Alchemy

Turning Limited Onboard Ingredients into Real Food We sailed from Roatán to Placencia, Belize aboard SV Dutch Love, arriving a few days before Christmas. Guests...
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Videos

Watch Boat Geeks Here! – The Boat Geeks #44

This is the full 114 minute video! The Boat Geeks #44 - "Sailor Barry" Collins, popular YouTuber and Sail Cargo entrepreneur. Barry has long been harboring...
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Boaters

SSCA 2026 Ladybug Event & Spring GAM!

A Blended Cruising Education & Fun Weekend On and Off the Water ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (March 6–8, 2026) – The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)...
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Boat Gear

The Benford Captains Hats story!

American Quality in a Century-Old Design Hand-embroidered gold bullion wire — not a sewn patch Handcrafted in America with premium materials Perfect gift for...
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Boaters

Boatn’ Toons (12 Cartoons)

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Bob Bitchin

Good Read: Starboard Attitude

This is the sequel to The Sailing Life. Once again, taking small vignettes from life at sea and bringing forth a lesson to be...
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Bikers

Bikin’ & Boatin’ Pics (19 Photos)

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Boaters

Micro-Movement Mastery

Creative strength & mobility workouts for life on a boat One of the great myths of boat life is that you need a gym, a...
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Boat Gear

BOOT 2026 In Dusseldorf

There was an excellent atmosphere in the exhibition halls when boot 2026, the world’s largest water sports trade fair, recently closed its doors in...
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Videos

OUR HOME FROZEN INTO ICE IN GREENLAND (181 Days of Winter)

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Boaters

Inheriting The Helm : J.B. Gerlach Kindle Edition

by J.B. Gerlach (Author) Format: Kindle Edition Jonathan grew up with a wheel beneath his hand and a horizon to chase, a sailor from his...
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Boaters

Boatn’ Toons (13 Cartoons)

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Bikers

Bikin’ & Boatin’ Pics (11 Photos)

 
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Boaters

BLUE INNOVATION DOCK AT BOOT 2026

The blue innovation dock will be presented at the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, from January 17 – 25, 2026 as the leading...
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Adventure

What A Difference A Week Makes – Cruising Cabo!

We had an ugly January. We’ve been kinda strapped down at home in the Tundra ( Minnesota to be exact ) since my wife’s...
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Boaters

After The Holidays- Skip The Resolutions, Start with reality!

After the holidays—no matter where you are—I’m pretty sure you gave yourself permission to enjoy the food. Cookies, cocktails, comfort meals, late nights… all...
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Adventure

Are We Normal? I think NOT!

What is it that drives normal people to do abnormal things? This question popped into my alleged mind while spending a weekend up in the...
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Boaters

Hoist Up The Thing | The Longest Johns, from Cures What Ails Ya

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Adventure

Ground Swell Can Be A Hinderance or Even A Good Friend

There’s no doubt that any big swell can be a problem, especially with a monohull boat. It can become a recipe for damaging your...
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General

Emerald Bay – A Treb Lincoln Adventure

A novel featuring Treb Lincoln and others from A Brotherhood Of Outlaws. But now Treb is living on a Sailboat, and an explosion in...
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Boaters

The Cost Of Cruising

In case you haven't noticed, the cost of cruising is going up in the U.S.  Not only that, but it is getting to where there...
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Boat Gear

85th Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show

MIAMI — December 1, 2025 — The 2026 Discover Boating. Miami International Boat Show. Returns President’s Day weekend, Feb. 11–15. As one of the...
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Bikers

Bikin’ & Boatin’ Pics (15 Photos)

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Boaters

Cruisers Boat – Take A “Leap Of Faith”

This two-owner boat was purchased by the current owner in 2002 and in 2014 sailed from Canada to Mexico's Sea of Cortez where she...
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Boaters

Boatn’ Toons (14 Cartoons)

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Boaters

Healthy Cruising – The Real Treasure: Community

If you’ve ever lived aboard or spent any real time in the cruising world, you already know this secret: the greatest luxury out there...
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Adventure

Learning To Dance On Water

You think a 27-footer is just a cute little coastal cruiser? Ha! Meet Genie, a 1988 Pearson 27 with more attitude than a cat...
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Adventure

Good Read: A Brotherhood Of Outlaws

By Bob Bitchin A Brotherhood of Outlaws is a novel, and has been called the most relevant look at the outlaw bikers culture in the...
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Boaters

Boatn’ Toons (15 Cartoons)

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Boaters

WAKE UP, OPEN UP – Cruising With Yoga Kim

No mat? No problem. Just a few mindful moves can shift everything. Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be — and yoga...
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Boaters

BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2026: OVER 1,000 BOATS AND YACHTS ON BOARD

Many international shipyards and dealers will again participate in the world's number one international boat and water sports trade fair in 2026 to present...
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Boaters

Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)

The SSCA invites all cruisers, liveaboards, and boating enthusiasts to the 2025 Melbourne Cruisers Conference & GAM, held November 14–16 at the Front Street...
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Bob Bitchin

Saying Goodby To Katie Kitty, The Official Office Cat.

It was 10 years ago, at the Oakland Boat show, when Katie & Jessie Kitty were brought into the show in a box, with...
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Boaters

Custom Welcome Mats From Ahoy Captain

Let Them Know They Are Welcome Aboard! Kick off your deck shoes and step onto one of these “Welcome Aboard” mats — the kind of...
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Cartoons

Boatin’ Toons (15 Cartoons)

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Books

Good Read: Biker To Sailor

The mid ‘70s through the ‘80s were a unique time in King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA. Boating in general was at a peak and there...
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Boaters

New Designs: Oceanis Yacht 54

A Little Luxury Never Hurt Anyone! Now, I’ve seen a lotta boats in my time—some built to go fast, some built to float like condos,...
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Photos

Bikin’ & Boatin’ Pics (10 Photos)

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Adventure

Sail from Newport, RI to Bermuda to St. Maarten in El Carib

SailOpo.com offers a handful of the greatest offshore sailing opportunities available to sailors wanting offshore miles and experience. Crew on one of three Swan yachts...
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Boat Gear

HAL is Here!

A free New SSCA Member Benefit The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is excited to introduce HAL (Hybrid Applied Layer, LLC'S HAL-CORE), a maritime AI...
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Boaters

boot Dusseldorf Is Coming!

The Worlds Largest Boat Show! The online ticket shop for boot 2026 is now open https://www.boot.com/en/Visit/Tickets_Vouchers. Admission prices for the world's largest trade fair for...
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Boaters

Sun, Moon & Tide: Resetting Your Natural Rhythm at Sea

One of the best parts about being at anchor is how quickly life starts to fall into a natural rhythm. You wake with the...
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Adventure

“Sailing” From Japan to Vancouver By Way Of Alaska!

Part 5: Decadence and a little weather As the pilot boat guided our ship into the harbor, we got ready for a day in Kodiak....
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New Boat Feature

New Designs: Hanse 590

A Real Boat for Real Sailors Who Still Like a Bit of Luxury Listen, there are a lot of boats out there that promise you...
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Videos

For Sale: 56 ft Cooper Maple Leaf – Video Tour

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Bikers

Boatin’ & Bikin’ Pics (15 Photos)

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Boat Gear

Product Review: Keenan Filter Commander

It's either Fuel, Fuel or Fuel! Ever had your engine crap out at the worst possible moment? Of course you have. Happens to all of us...
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Adventure

Just Send It!

A lot of people think I’m crazy for leading women on motorcycles through countries I’ve never even been to. And maybe I am. But...
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Bikers

After Sturgis

From Bikernet.com While the rest of us were out riding the Black Hills during the 85th Sturgis Rally, Vicki Sanfelipo and her team of highly...
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Boaters

Clear the Clutter, Catch the Wind

Cruising life has a way of stripping things down to what really matters. When you’re living on a boat, every item you bring aboard...
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Videos

Shoulda Named It STAAAP!!!

When the superyacht Go rammed into the pier at Sint Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay, witnesses whipped out their phones to film the...
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cooking

Rustic Tomato Soup

We’re a few weeks until fall and my favorite foodie season. I like to make big batches of soup for easy meals that can...
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Adventure

Sailor Appeals For Help To Find Drifting Boat In The Caribbean

Charlotte Cassin, a marine mechanic who has spent the last two years living aboard her sailboat Areva Manu, is asking for help after losing...
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Adventure

Orcas Attacking More Boats?

You spend enough time on the water, and you learn one thing fast: the sea’s got a wicked sense of humor. One day you’re...
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Cartoons

Boatin’ Toons (17 Cartoons)

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Boaters

Healthy Cruising: Why Nutrition at Sea Matters Most

When you’re sailing offshore or anchoring off a remote cay, your body becomes your most important piece of equipment. Just like your rigging or...
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Boaters

Summer Sailstice 2025… a Sailing Success!

Summer Sailstice was started in 2001 by John Arndt with the goal of connecting sailors in a common celebration of sail. The 25th Anniversary of Summer...
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Bikers

Boatin’ Bikin’ Pics (15 Pictures)

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Boaters

Italian Herbed Tofu

Tofu: You either love it or hate it. I always hated it. And really, for no reason other than I once had an iguana...
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New Boat Feature

New Designs: Selene Ocean Explorer 60

The Ocean Explorer series offers spacious living areas, exquisitely appointed cabins, and ample amenities that transform each journey into an unforgettable experience. From panoramic...
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Bob Bitchin

Good Read: BIKER

This was the first book by BB written in the late 780’s as he rode around the country and the world writing for various...
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Cartoons

Boatin’ Toons (12 Cartoons)

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Adventure

“Sailing” From Japan to Vancouver By Way Of Alaska!

Part 4 Russia is a cold place, and into the Bering Straits We woke up to a foggy morning, reminiscent of cruising the coast of...
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Featured Broker Boat

2006 Catalina 34

E-TICKET is a well maintained 2006 Catalina 34MKII. The roller furling genoa, in-mast furling boom, with all running rigging leading aft makes her an...
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Featured Broker Boat

2014 Ranger Tug R-27

RETIREMENT DREAM is the perfect blend of versatility and comfort in a Ranger Tug R-27; a trailer able trawler that redefines cruising convenience. This compact...
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New Boat Feature

New Boat Feature: Oceanis 47

BUILT ON LEGACY, ENHANCED FOR TODAY Starting at $435,000 The Oceanis 47 has been designed to meet the expectations of today's yacht owners seeking to combine...
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Boaters

Boatin’ Toons (16 Cartoons)

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Adventure

Finding Your Flow On The Water

Let’s be real — cruising is equal parts magic and madness. One minute you’re floating in turquoise bliss, and the next you’re wedged under...
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Bikers

Boatin’ & Bikin’ Pics (20 Photos)

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Boaters

The Gam

Announcing the SSCA 2025 Annual Cruising Conference Where: Melbourne Florida First Street Civic Center When: November 14 to 16, 2025 Registration Opens September 19, 2025 www.ssca.org JOIN US! For...
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Boaters

The Worlds Biggest Boat Show!

APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 “OCEAN TRIBUTE” AWARD FROM BOOT AND GERMAN OCEAN FOUNDATION OPEN With the launch of the ‘” ocean tribute” award in 2017, the...
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Adventure

High Latitudes, Big Attitudes – Sailing Alaska

I don’t follow trends in sailing. I create them. Allow me to explain. I began sailing in Alaska in 1990. The trend of high-latitude sailing...
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Adventure

“Sailing” From Japan to Vancouver By Way Of Alaska!

Part 3: Is A Good Thing The eating experience aboard this ship was truly unbelievable. I was hoping I could still fit in my pants by...
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Cartoons

Boatin’ Toons (14 Cartoons)

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Photos

Boatin’ & Bikin’ Pics (22 Photos)

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Featured Broker Boat

1988 CS 36 Ready To Set Sail For The World!

Leap Of Faith Now Available! This two-owner boat was purchased by the current owner in 2002 and in 2014 sailed from Canada to Mexico's Sea...
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Featured Broker Boat

Tradewinds 47 1986 Marine Trader

Back on the market, after a winter hiatus, Sunshine is an impeccable example of Marine Trader's quality workmanship. Just one owner whose kept her...
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Featured Broker Boat

1982 Pearson 37

Here is a well kept example of this proven Racer/Cruiser. The Pearson 37 has been shown to perform on the race course and provide comfort...
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Boaters

New Boat Feature: Dufour 41

The Dufour 41 has been designed with a new look that focuses on the outdoor life on board. Aboard this cruising yacht that’s over...
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Boat Gear

Exhibitor Registration Now Open For BOOT!

We have often said there is just one boat show every boater should see at least once in their lives, and that is BOOT...
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Boaters

Healthy Cruising: Let’s Get Seriously Strong

Yes, I am a yogi. And yes, I have a regular strength training routine in addition to my power yoga mat time. Life on a...
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Adventure

Good Read: Emerald Bay

A novel featuring Treb Lincoln and others from A Brotherhood Of Outlaws. Treb is currently living on a sailboat in Emerald Bay, Catalina, when...
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Bikers

How Do Trump’s Tariffs Affect Motorcycles And Sailboats

We asked artificial intelligence how tariffs are affecting our markets. Here's what "it" had to say. Regarding Motorcycles Tariffs, essentially taxes on imported goods, raised the prices...
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Adventure

Pacific Northwest Bar Crawl Stories

Check out the new Cascadian Bar Crawl series on Best4Boats.com, a new digital media platform making waves in the industry. This series isn’t about belly...
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New Boat Feature

Bali Catsmart

The brand new CATSPACE is set for delivery in spring 2025. Open for configuration. Ready to sail and charter. Conceived by Olivier Poncin and designed...
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Bikers

Boatin’ Toons (14 Cartoons)

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Bikers

Boatin’ & Bikin’ Pics (17 Photos)

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Boat Gear

Sailrite Ultrafeed Sewing Machine

While we were cruising the world, one of our most used items was our Sailrite Sewing Machine. It was surprising just how much it...
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Boaters

Healthy Cruising: Ditch the Toxins, Save the Reefs (and Your Body)

The reality is, when you’re out cruising—whether for a season or full-time—access to clean, natural products is often limited or nonexistent. Provisioning space is...
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Topics

Interview At Oceangate

The US Coast Guard (USCG) released a National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) audio recording on February, 12 that is believed to be the implosion...
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