Boat, equipment and upkeep
Cruising is about boat and equipment continuous upkeep. People planning to go sailing as ‘what boat should I buy?’, Seasoned blue water sailors ask about equipment and upkeep.
Boat, equipment and upkeep
..and the prepartions continue..
We now have the nicest bowsprit not only in Pasito Blanco, but sy Escape is the first First to have such a solid base for anchor, gennaker and whatever else we decide to fly from our bow. I can also imagine a 5 year old that will climb and jump Read more…
Boat, equipment and upkeep
stainless work in Gran Canaria
It started with a ‘Hola‘. I was in the boat in Pasito Blanco, sweating it out after doing some cleaning downstairs. ‘Hola‘ I heard back and then I stuck my head out from under the suncover. He – Jose Ramon – was hosing down the boat next to me. It Read more…
Boat, equipment and upkeep
autopilot died and….
sy Escape has instruments from Navico / Brookes & Gatehouse (B&G). They have worked well and our trusted autopilot – Seid – have steered us through calm and choppy waters since 2000. But, on a return trip across the North Sea from Shetland, as the waves were building in the Read more…