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As a woman who boats and (sometimes, compulsively) watches boating disaster videos, I offer this perspective: observing a worst-case scenario can actually help my confidence. I mean, my single-handed docking may not be pretty on occasion but there's some comfort and amusement in comparing it to...

I've anchored across the channel in Blind Bay, (Shaw Island) and dinghied over to the small dock just west of the Orcas ferry terminal for pick-up and drop-off. It's a super quick trip & there's generally always room at the dock for a dinghy. Wouldn't count on getting a boat much bigger on it...

Despite a less-than-ideal forecast, despite an excellent set in a bullet-proof anchorage, I pressured my captain to weigh anchor in order to "keep to the schedule." Major fail. I spent the next three hours on my a** in the saloon, back braced against the icemaker that was trying to fly across...

Thanks, everyone, for the feedback and introductions. I look forward to having the opportunity to say 'Hi" in person if opportunity presents itself. Jay: I completely respect a solo cruiser's desire to remain solo! This introvert absolutely needs time away and apart on occasion in order to...

Re WA360 ... no, I wasn't referring to that event - which sounds like it would be a blast to assist with as a volunteer - more info here for anyone curious: https://nwmaritime.org/wa360/ Rather, I was inquiring as to who else is single-handing their boat most of the time so that I could get a...

Anyone here on TF doing the single hand thing between Olympia & whatever northernmost points are open to us? I’ve tried searching threads in the effort to find others cruising solo in the Salish Sea but haven’t had much luck. I was fortunate enough to meet the oh-so-incredibly capable Sue from...

Hi, Adam: We replaced fuel tanks on our '81 OA MK 1 (OCEAN DREAM) back in the winter of 2002/03. Most cost-effective method for us, at that time, was to do it ourselves. We had the assistance of a diesel mechanic who was willing to "supervise", offering his advice for the grunt work (of which...