Forces of Nature

As a young sailor and before I became an Officer and later a Master Mariner, I remember an elderly gentleman telling me, ‘The sea is safe until you forget it is dangerous’. This is absolutely true when considering the forces of nature. Theses ‘forces’ can include...

How would you recommend that one prepare for and be well informed about piracy when sailing off shore? Specifically I’m thinking about the eastern Caribbean, but I’m interested in the oceans beyond as well.

Good Day Dave, Sadly piracy problems can occur anywhere at any time as even away from the well-known areas, there is still a mob of enthusiastic amateurs.  In a small craft it is virtually impossible to stop anyone boarding, given that even if you were armed, the...