Sure, I know that there’s a helluva lot of peer pressure to adhere to consumerist dogma but, just for a moment think about what you can afford rather than what you think others will opine on what you need to spend to be accepted. I see a lot of folks selling the idea that “price …
I just got the new Cruising Compass and they had a link to this BFB… Now, I’ve long been a fan of boats from Jeanneau for ages and I’m sure most everyone in the yachting media will be all over this design but I have a short question… Is this the right boat design for …
We need more films like this one.
The biggest obstacle for someone intending to sail away and live on a sustainable boat is not about money, hurricanes, pirates, or restrictive legalities it’s group think. Or, to put it another way, following the herd. Now, herd mentality exists in all pursuits and walks of life and it’s just part of the matrix we …
Everything you need to know about VolksCruising and cruising culture.
I’ll admit that not following the crowd is not always easy. Being a bit different is going to be something of a chore when you’re confronted with group think individuals who find your non-conformity a threat. On the other hand, in my opinion at least, the freedom that not conforming to the status quo gives …
Lectronic Latitude has a better than most article on the Anchor-out situation in Sausalito which is well worth reading. The fact is that the spinoff from situations like this have a nasty habit of affecting all of us on boats in surprising ways so best to keep abreast of what’s going on.
There’s a Beneteau 235 for sale here that caught my attention and got me thinking about what a great little cruising boat it would make. Now as far as French production boats go, I’ve never been a huge fan of the Beneteau boats preferring the Jeanneau designs back in the pre-conglomerate days. I expect …
So, here’s the ongoing question most of us are trying to deal with: what is the most needed attribute for successful, low-budget cruising or building/refitting a boat? Is it your sailing ability? The ability to make a perfect dovetail? Having the right gear? Enough money? Maybe the correct answer is none of the above, and …
For some folks, the whole idea of a boat as a home is a tough concept to get their head around and I can’t bother to explain it to them. I expect since you’re here that you get the concept in some shape or form and because it interests you. Then again, maybe you’re here …
