Observe the ground rules and drive the gremlins out Issue 37 : Jul/Aug 2004 My friend called with obvious concern in his voice. “John, something very strange is going on; I need your help! My boat is ...
No more grungy towels for this solo cruiser Issue 39 : Nov/Dec 2004 Early September . . . the Dog Days whelp no more . . . overnight cruises are again pleasant. By 6 p.m. the anchor is secure, the sai...
One sun, one mirror, and you’ve got The Best Darned Lifesaver, Period Issue 40 : Jan/Feb 2005 Gather around, fellow sailors, and hear this tale about a simple little device that was revered by World W...
Relax or snooze in a custom-built recliner Issue 41 : Mar/Apr 2005 It was a beautiful late-winter sail. The stout westerlies following the cold front had blasted me east. I dropped and furled my sail ...
It’s not traditional on a catboat but it sure looks salty Issue 43 : Jul/Aug 2005 Wannabe world cruisers dote on their alter egos, looking for ways to make them ever more perfect, capable of mee...
Memories of pure delight in the restless Tasman Sea Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 The Navy, by custom rather than training, imbues seamen with a dread of the midwatch. That hated watch starts at midnight, a...
Tame your mainsail with strategic bungee cords Issue 63 : Nov/Dec 2008 Unfurling your sail may be a great joy of anticipated sailing. Or it may just be one more tedious chore when getting under way. F...
The Small Craft Advisor magazine has been called the “successor to The Small Boat Journal.” Editors Craig Wagner and Joshua Colvin, “minimalist” outdoor adventurers, missed re...