THE BLOG

Is a watermaker worth it on a cruising sailboat? After years of full-time sailing and ocean passages, we share the real pros, cons, and whether you should install one.

Step by step, here's how we changed our flying sail furler from a continuous to a discontinuous furling system that runs back to the helm.

Is the Sailrite Ultrafeed any good? Read my 5-year review on performance, essential upgrades and whether it’s worth it for long-term cruising and DIY sail repairs.

Are you considering getting Starlink? We've had it for 3+ years so here's my honest opinions on how well it works, and whether it's worth having.

Is the DJI Osmo Action 6 worth the upgrade? We compare the new square sensor, 8K resolution, and battery compatibility to decide if we'll upgrade from our Osmo Action 4.

An honest look at Genki Health Insurance for liveaboard cruisers and digital nomads, covering plans, costs, claims, and real-world use at sea.

High-speed internet has become a must-have for many liveaboard sailors. We rely on Starlink Mini on our catamaran, so here's our honest review!

Choosing the right anchor is an important decision for liveaboard cruisers. We share popular options, things to consider and our real-world experiences that led us to trust the Mantus M1 on our catamaran

Looking for the best online boating supply stores in the US? Discover these top online marine supply stores that deliver to the US & beyond!

One of the best antifoul paints for warm water cruising, let's review how Trinidad Pro performed on our boat in the Caribbean

A great compact power tool for boats, the Milwaukee polisher and sander makes gel coat work easier.

After spending almost two years on the hardstand our cushions were looking drab and dirty when they finally came out of storage. All of the grey vinyl had a brown tinge to it and some cushions had what looked like dried mold on the face as well. It was clear they needed to be deep cleaned and restored. Looking at the vinyl upholstery cleaners available in the local chandleries, I settled on Starbrite Vinyl Cleaner & Polish . The results were so exceptional that I wanted to sh

Having owned the iPad Air M2 for month now here's my insight into whether or not it's worth it!

Here's some information including detailed photos on how STEINBAUER PowerModules can be installed on a Yanmar 4JH45 engine.

Let's examine the difference between the new DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and the Action 4 to see if upgrading is worth it for you.

A 4K camcorder, the Sony Handycam FDR-AX53 attracted our attention for YouTube with its impressive 20x zoom and inbuilt gimble mechanism.

After owning the Ruffwear Approach Dog Pack for 4+ years now, here's our review of the durability, design, pros and cons.

After 3 months of ownership here's what we think of the DJI Osmo Action 4 as liveaboard sailors and YouTube content creators.

Looking for a shark repellant device that actually works? Here's a breakdown of the Ocean Guardian Shark Shield range!

A quick review round up of the camera's, drones, action cams and software we used to create our sailing videos and travel vlogs for YouTube!