Here’s a 250-character summary suitable for your Oracle APEX card: **Card Description:** Practical underway playbook for worsening weather: link forecasts w
Plan and run marine solar right: build a daily energy budget, size bank and array together, mitigate shading, set MPPTs and protection correctly, monitor with a
Structured worksheet to turn voyage intent into an executable plan: define objectives and windows, architect primary/contingency routes, verify vessel readiness
Cross-border cruising brings customs/tax rules that affect costs, stay limits, and paperwork. This briefing explains duty vs VAT/GST, Temporary Admission/Import
Diagnose and control steering anomalies underway. A safety-first workflow separates symptoms from root causes across mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic syste
Offshore rig reliability: inspect wire/rod, chainplates, toggles, and turnbuckles; tune with a Loos gauge and log tensions; re-bed/replace on schedule (≈10–12 y
Build the inventory around a square-top main (3 reefs) and self-tacking jib, then add a furling Code 0/screecher for 5–15 kt and an asymmetric or Parasailor for
Cruising brief for the Dominican Republic: outlines entry/exit rules, visas, passports, and documents; ports of entry like Luperón, Samaná, La Romana, Santo Dom
Operational country brief for Cuba: entry/exit steps, visas and D'Viajeros, documents, ports of entry, internal movement permits, fees, seasons and weather, ree
Pick cruising grounds with intent: align seasonality and prevailing winds, match routes to your boat’s draft, range, and crew, and verify visas, permits, and en
Your first year afloat blends living costs with a front-loaded wave of outfitting and catch-up maintenance. This guide maps the big drivers, realistic budget ba
Mexico cruising brief: routes on Pacific, Sea of Cortez & Caribbean; step-by-step entry (Capitanía, FMM/immigration, customs/TIP); required docs, ports, fees/za
Practical guide to choosing, outfitting, and operating cruising multihulls. Covers geometry, bridgedeck clearance, appendages, rig and loads, weight/payload, he
Disciplined, hour-by-hour watch logs that boost safety, navigation, and maintenance. A simple, repeatable template—paper or digital—captures position, weather,
Apex card description (≤250 chars): Build fault-tolerant cruising boats: eliminate SPOFs, layer independent backups, label for fast switchover, and drill. Re
Practical provisioning playbook for cruising vessels: plan menus and calories, manage water and power, optimize cold storage and stowage, shop and repackage sma
Prioritize upgrades in five layers: 1) legal/lifesaving, 2) hull & propulsion reliability, 3) navigation/comms & visibility, 4) power, water & spares for endura
Hands-on guide to using Navoplan with APEM: appraise risks/readiness, plan primary/alternate routes with tides & weather, execute with synced logs, and monitor/
TL;DR — Prevent > respond: clip in, wear PFDs w/ lights, rig inboard jackstays. First minute: shout/point, hit MOB, throw flotation. Approach on lee, secure & h
Build speed first; keep flow attached. Trim deep with slight twist; ease halyards, headstay sag. Sail hotter angles; steer with sheets, small helm. Weight forwa
Stabilize and diagnose, then restore control with drogue-on-bridle steering, warped towlines, an emergency “soft” rudder, or (for twins) differential throttle.
Choose the safest refuge—haul out if possible; otherwise a sheltered marina with tall pilings, a verified helix mooring, or a sand/mud hurricane hole. Rig long
Build graceful degradation offshore: identify mission-critical functions, stock compact spares and whole-unit swaps, organize tools and kits, track dates with Q
Achieve neutral, predictable helm. Diagnose weather/lee helm fast, then tune trim, mast rake, and weight using clear cockpit drills and playbooks. Enjoy fingert
Before landfall, confirm ports of entry and any pre-arrival e-notices, then proceed directly to the designated arrival point. Present a tidy clearance pack and
Practical guide to diagnosing and fixing onboard vibration. Identify sources (prop, shaft, mounts, cavitation), run structured checks and measurements, and veri
Choose the right tender/outboard by mission, load, and stowage limits. Compare RIB vs inflatables, Hypalon vs PVC, and gas vs electric. Check davit all-up weigh
"Step-by-step plan for moving from house to boat. Covers finance, legal domicile, vessel choice, refit, safety, downsizing, training, and phased onboarding with
Bermuda is a key North Atlantic stop for yachts transiting between North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. This brief covers entry rules, clearance, ports, cr
Saint Lucia cruising brief: Entry at Rodney Bay, Marigot Bay, Soufriere, Castries, or Vieux Fort. Immigration, Customs, Port Authority required; Q flag until cl
Cruiser brief for Dominica: clear entry steps, documents, visa/ED forms, ports of entry at Portsmouth and Roseau, fees and office hours, moorings vs anchoring,
Saint Kitts & Nevis cruising brief: Entry via Basseterre, Southeast Peninsula, or Charlestown. Immigration → Customs → Port Authority; Q flag until cleared. Des
"Step-by-step guide for small craft transiting the Panama Canal, covering planning, fees, equipment, line handling, lock procedures, safety, and advisor coordin
Costa Rica cruising guide for yachts. Covers arrival formalities, visas, zarpe procedures, ports of entry, required documents, fees, seasonal weather, security,
A structured guide for choosing safe sailboat departure windows—balancing weather, seas, tides, currents, and crew factors. Offers a repeatable workflow, key de
Turn sail-trim theory into a watch-friendly routine. Set draft, twist, and angle of attack with a clear sequence; read telltales and helm feel; adapt for sea st
Troubleshoot BD35/BD50-based marine fridges underway: stabilize food, check power/LED codes, airflow/waterflow, and thermostat before refrigeration work. Diagno
Panama cruising brief: Entry at Balboa/Flamenco, Cristóbal/Colón, Bocas del Toro. Clearance with Immigration, Customs, Port Captain; Q flag until pratique. Cana
Grenada cruising brief: tri-island state with main entry at St. George’s, south coast bays, and Carriacou’s Tyrrel Bay. SailClear pre-arrival, Q flag, Customs/I
Saint Vincent & Grenadines cruising brief: Entry at Kingstown, Blue Lagoon, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Union Island. Clearance via Customs/Immigration; Q flag u
Concise executive guide to vessel steering: covers mechanical, hydraulic, and EFU systems, plus autopilot setup, inspection, and symptom-based troubleshooting.
Honduras cruising brief: Entry via Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila, Guanaja), La Ceiba, Puerto Cortés, or Pacific Gulf of Fonseca ports. Clearance with Capitanía, Im
Comprehensive guide to marine HVAC and comfort systems: design, installation, power planning, and upkeep of AC, diesel heat, ventilation, and dehumidification.
Field-tested handbook for small-craft plumbing: design, refit, and upkeep of potable water, sanitation, raw-water circuits, bilge/greywater, and fuel. Emphasize
Comprehensive field manual for propulsion and powertrain: diesel/gas engines, gearboxes, shafts, seals, props, and wet exhaust. Covers selection, installation,
700 islands, clear banks, steady trades—then winter fronts that clock winds. Pre-file in Click2Clear, fly Q, and clear in person at a Port of Entry. Permit tier
Jamaica cruising brief: Entry at Port Antonio, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Kingston. Q flag, Port Health → Immigration → Customs. MAJ cruising permit requ
Apex card description (≤250 chars): Specify reefing systems small crews can use fast and repeatably. Compare slab, in-boom, in-mast; line layouts and marked
Owner-operator medical readiness: prevent illness/injury, tailor a medicine chest, train & drill, use checklists/logs, and set telemedical and evacuation workfl
Stabilize first, protect the hull, then build controllable jury systems. Steer with a drogue on a midships bridle or a lash-up rudder; rig a boom/pole as a shor