Apr 15, 2020 | Sailing Advice
A contribution from instructor Rob Lawnsby The ultimate social distancing is living on a boat with a month’s worth of food and anchoring in isolated coves. Sounds like a good idea. Our 35’ sailboat is in New Bern, North Carolina and our new houseboat is in the water... 
Jan 15, 2020 | Sailing Advice
Rob Lawnsby here enjoying the winter living aboard in New Bern, North Carolina. I wanted to write a piece about the trip down here from Barrington, Rhode Island and it can be summed up as miserable. Too much wind and uncomfortable waves plus chilly temperatures made...Oct 14, 2019 | Sailing Advice
A contribution from instructor Rob Lawnsby So what is it like cruising to Maine for a spell? In a word it is AMAZING. It has an amazing number of lobster buoys to avoid, amazing islands to poke around, amazing seafood to enjoy, and amazingly high tides! There are...Sep 16, 2019 | Sailing Advice
A contribution from instructor Rob Lawnsby A summer trip to Maine is the dream of many Rhode Island sailors. So what is the reality and how difficult and involved is it? I write this as I sit at anchor in a quiet cove in Penobscot Bay. I have now made this trip... 
Mar 14, 2019 | Sailing Advice
“I’m really looking forward to sailing, but docking makes me nervous…Okay, I got out of the slip, phew. It’s a beautiful day to sail, the wind is blowing, everyone is enjoying themselves… And now we have to go back. Ugh! That means I have to swing the boat back... 
Feb 14, 2019 | Sailing Advice
Late winter and early spring is an excellent time to be checking your boat systems to minimize summer hassle. Let’s look at a few things you should do before your boat hits the water. 1. Check your sea cocks. Once in the water a sea cock is impossible to service. They...