Boating Tips
The Cruising Tips Handout, originally prepared in 1990 and revised in 1994, contains tips, local destinations, destinations in BC, the Northern Nights Cruise, and the Southern Lights Cruise itineraries.
In 1992, Joe and Judy cruised to Alaska in Skylark II. Read the Log of the trip and also Tips based on their experience.
- Martch 2005 - A POWERBOAT OWNER’S GUIDE: PUTTING A BOAT INTO CHARTER
- July, 2000: Stay Alert!
- June, 2000: I should have checked ...
- May, 2000: Use It or ...
- April, 2000: Spring Checkout
- March, 2000: Potpourri
- February, 2000: See You At The Boat Show!
- January, 2000: Miracle Cleaner
- December, 1999: Inspect Your Own Boat
- November, 1999: Gift Suggestions
- October, 1999: Man Overboard!
- September, 1999: On the Rocks
- August, 1999: Radar Startup Procedures
- July, 1999: Bilge Pump Alarm System
- June, 1999: Environmental Advisory
- May, 1999: Opening Day etc.
- April, 1999: USCGA Courtesy Marine Examinations
- March, 1999: Spring Checkup
- February, 1999: Marking the Anchor Rode
- January, 1999: Another Pair of Eyes
- The Jib Sheet was not published in November or December, 1998
- October, 1998: A Stitch in Time ...
- September, 1998: No column by Joe, but check out the predicted log race information by John Gargett
- August, 1998: Boating in Europe
- July, 1998: Institutional Memory
- June, 1998: Helpful Sites on the 'Net
- May, 1998: Professionals
- April, 1998: New Season's Resolutions
- March, 1998: Avoiding Close Calls
- February, 1998: How little jobs grow
- January, 1998: Potpourri
- December, 1997: Lessons from this Summer
- November, 1997: Securing your boat for the Winter
- October, 1997: More on 12-Volt Systems
- September, 1997: 12-Volt Electrical Systems
- August, 1997: Dining and Cruising
- July, 1997: Lines for Docking Procedures
- June, 1997: Changing Oil like a Pro
- May, 1997: Coast Guard Boarding Statistics
- April, 1997: Interior Refinishing
- March, 1997: More on the Refurbishing
- February, 1997: Hull and Interior Preparation
- January, 1997: Interior Fixtures
- December, 1996: Gifts for Boaters
- November, 1996: Vendors for the Refurbishing
- October, 1996: Preparing for a Major Refurbishing
- September, 1996: Learning Experiences from the Alaska Trip
- August, 1996: Preparing for a Long Voyage
- July, 1996: Fighting a Fire; Changes in Charts
- June, 1996: Radio Licenses and Fire Extinguishers
- May, 1996: Unobservant Owner Boo-Boos
- April, 1996: Canada Cruising Regulations
- March, 1996: RBAW and Electrical Troubleshooting
- February, 1996: Editorials
- January, 1996: OverNight Rooms for Sale with Condoms Plus Sue/Sam
- December, 1995: Rules of the Road
- November, 1995: Hints for Santa
- October, 1995: Emergency Preparations
- September, 1995: No column this month
- August, 1995: South Sound Cruising and other items
- July, 1995: Analysis of an Accident
- June, 1995: Marine Surveyors
- May, 1995: Top Ten Ways Boaters Drive Boat Yards Nuts
- April, 1995: Gelcoat Waxing and Care
- March, 1995: PFD's and Boatyards
- February, 1995: Watch Out for Logs
- January, 1995: Northwest Boaters Take Good Care of Their Boats
- December, 1994: Gifts for Boaters
- November, 1994: Boating in Stormy Weather
- October, 1994: Winter Layup
- September, 1994: Plotting Your Course
- August, 1994: A Bunch of Maintenance Ideas
- July, 1994: Preparing a Boat for Sale
- June, 1994: Hypothermia
- May, 1994: Gasoline and Propane Safety
- April, 1994: A Potpourri of Information
- March, 1994: Lessons from a Boat Fire
- February, 1994: Boating is a Perfect Waste of Time
- January, 1994: Getting the Most out of a Boat Show
- December, 1993: Winter Checklist
- November, 1993: Lessons Learned on a Quick Trip to Alaska
- October, 1993: Fees, Taxes, and a Winter Layup Checklist
- September, 1993: Learning from the Mistakes of Others
- August, 1993: Alaska Marine Safety Education Association checklists
- July, 1993: Bilge Goblins
- June, 1993: More of the Quiz
- May, 1993: New for '93 and a Quiz
- April, 1993: Scary Skippers
- March, 1993: Useful Names and Addresses
- February, 1993: Pre-Season Checklist
- January, 1993: Winter Projects
- December, 1992: Pilots as Boaters
- November, 1992: Environmentally-Sound Practices
- October, 1992: Great Little Ideas
- September, 1992: Getting Away from the Dock
- August, 1992: A Financial Journal
- July, 1992: The Log Book
- June, 1992: Often-Overlooked Maintenance Points
- May, 1992: Surveys and Boat Financing
- April, 1992: Four Grommets Can Save Your Boat
- March, 1992: Getting Ready to go Boating
- February, 1992: Buying and Selling Boats
- January, 1992: Ohms
- December, 1991: Impellers
- November, 1991: Man Overboard!
- October, 1991: No column this month
- September, 1991: Lines and Hitches
- August, 1991: A Near Miss
- July, 1991: Boating Safety
- June, 1991: Courtesy Afloat