After an overnight sail to Eleuthra, we anchored in the lee of Russel Island, waiting for a slip at Spanish Wells Yacht Haven in order to make some repairs. During the night, we had a water leak on the fresh water side, losing about 100 gallons into the bilge. Worse yet, we discovered a valve…
This post is about how we added the lifeline netting on board Mahi. Lifeline netting is an important safety feature on a sailboat when you have young children and/or pets on board. Full disclosure- this was the first time we had put up netting on our boat. If we can do it, so can you. …
On a sailboat, where the closest store may be a long distance away, you learn to stretch your supplies. This DIY life hack is great for both on land and sea, but especially helpful for offshore sail cruising. An added bonus is this DIY will save you money, too. Supplies: Large container of Dawn* Dish…
SV Mahi 