The Last Paradise: A Visit to Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat. The place of our childhood dreams. The “Last Paradise.” One of the most protected marine parks in the world.
Raja Ampat. The place of our childhood dreams. The “Last Paradise.” One of the most protected marine parks in the world.
One of the most important things I have learned since sailing off into the sunset is the need to be flexible when it comes to plans. Sometimes, this is easier said than done.
We originally planned to run a piece on how the crazy kids of SV The Crooked Anchor ended up with a 5 foot Burmese python as a stowaway, however, being on the cusp of the 2025 hurricane season, we also received a nice article from the same folks on what they do when a hurricane comes.
First and foremost, special thanks to the fine folks at Lats & Atts for inviting me into their family. It’s a pleasure and an honor to be here.
Interested in exploring new charter destinations? Why not check out Turkey (or Türkiye as it is called now)? This country does not always show on the sailing radar in the USA, and it is a shame.
When we started discussing sailing on our own boat across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, one of our first questions was: what would we do with our pets??
When looking for a cruising boat, scouring the internet on websites like yachtworld, sailboat listings or even Facebook marketplace, you might come across a number of boats located in the Pacific Northwest.
In Joe Jackson’s song, “On Your Radio,” one line has the protagonist paying homage to the enduring inspiration, influence, and impact from his teachers.
Massive Sakurajima almost blocks off the head of Kagoshima Bay (“wan” in Japanese). Beyond the narrows, between its slopes and the city of Kagoshima on the western shore, the water becomes shallow.
As the saying goes, “A stitch in time saves nine,” and nowhere is that more true than when it comes to your boat’s standing rigging. Your rigging is the backbone of your sailboat, keeping your mast upright and your sails doing what they’re supposed to do—propelling you forward.





