Archive of: Voyaging Letters

Shooting island passes on a solar tide

I used an understanding of solar tides to help navigate the passes of two atolls in the Society Islands.

by Livia Gilstrap

Simple speed calculation

As an shipboard engineer and sailor, I enjoyed reading Michael Robertson’s article about balancing his speed and fuel consumption to determine the range of his Fuji 40.

by Mike Cilenti

That sinking feeling

Boating is all about staying on top of the water as you move from point A to point B. But gravity will not be denied here: all things will find their way to the lowest point. And if not properly attended to, boats will find their way to the bottom.

by Robert Beringer

Sleepless in Suva

Last season we spent a few days in the busy harbor of Suva, the capital city of Fiji on board our 45-foot Liberty cutter, Nine of Cups.

by David Lynn

A sudden need for steering

by Ron Schaper

Questions about dive hookah safety

Remembering Captain Uli

The late Ulrich Pruesse — universally known as “Captain Uli” — was that rare breed of seafarer, master mariner in commercial sail.

by Alan Littell

Tickles, rattles and oish, or a summer in Labrador

At the end of May 2011, the 10th month of refitting our Mason 44 Frances B for bluewater cruising, the north Florida air turned to steam.

Story and photos by Tom Zydler

Sailing, Alaska and life

Any problems that happen while you are tied to the dock are a gift

by Jesse Osborn

Single-cell house battery installation

Story and photos by Norm Johnson