Nothing shows use like a boat. Whether you are returning from a weekend cruise to another island or sailing into a harbor on a world cruise, your boat will need some tender loving care. That said, with a few simple practices whenever we get to a harbor our stainless continues to shine and the cockpit […]
07Jan2022 – The participants of the 5th edition of the Viking Explorers departed the Marina Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands after months of preparations. 20 boats and 71 crews from all around the world departed early in the morning on the 6th of January with strong Tradewinds, whereas some decided to leave a […]
By Niels Lund Rigging is an essential component of a sailing yacht, but it tends to get the least attention. Perhaps because it is often out of sight and therefore out of mind when the boat is anchored, or can look strong, even when it isn’t. The prospect of going aloft to inspect something you […]
Seagoing folk are often forced to find innovative solutions to their problems when they find themselves far from shore, or in a remote place with limited supplies. So making do with what one’s got, while living in a confined space, is not too strange for boaters. We’ve all heard of the cruiser who glues his […]
Flipped catamaran, salvaged from the bottom, or a slight knock? The number of damaged hulls by Hurricane Irma is hard to comprehend. Once the insurance dollars start flowing in (for the ones who had cover in the first place), it’s repair time. Rebuilding is very often possible. First good reason to choose to repair is […]
Nicholas George joined Budget Marine Grenada in January 2003. He had obtained his BSc Economics and brought to Budget Marine his quiet determination, attention to detail, and a polite, unassuming manner which went down well with the customers, although he still had much to learn about the chandlery business. At the time the store was […]
It’s always sad when you have to put your boat on the hard or the dock to return to the “real world” for an extended stay. Not only is it a downer to give up cruising and playing for a while, but the idea of abandoning your boat for lengths of time during storm season […]
Our preparations for the hurricane season mean not only preparing for potential hurricanes or maintenance projects, but also for the trip we will take down south. This trip is kind of a vacation for us. We usually island hop for about 4 weeks, enjoying the sailing, the bays, the beauty of the islands and the […]
