Sailing Avocet

Quarter Berth Refit

by SV Avocet | Dec 20, 2018 | Avocet How-To's, Projects, Skipper Chris

Our boat had a double bunk quarter berth which made it hard for crew to sleep comfortably, especially if they were taller that 6 feet, so we grabbed a saw and got to work refitting our quarter berth

Little Wing

by SV Avocet | Nov 26, 2018 | Avocet How-To's, Projects, Skipper Chris

We have always wanted a Fatty Knees dinghy, but our wallet never matched our dreams so when our neighbor gifted us a…

V-Berth Restoration

by SV Avocet | Nov 9, 2018 | Avocet How-To's, Projects, Skipper Chris

Our V-Berth was the very first project we did on Avocet. We basically gave the whole V-Berth a face lift and it was no easy job but…

Avocet Eats: Fall Favorites

by SV Avocet | Oct 27, 2018 | Avocet How-To's, Avocets Cook Book

Ah, Fall. The greatest culinary season. Why? Check it out!

How to Add Grip to Flip Flops

by SV Avocet | Aug 18, 2018 | Avocet How-To's

I know I am not the only one that has had this problem: your favorite pair of flip flops (or thongs if you prefer) get worn down to the point where there is no grip, and nearly every surface becomes a slip and slide. Guess what? I can fix that.

How to Service Your Pedestal

by SV Avocet | Aug 18, 2018 | Avocet How-To's, Projects, Skipper Chris

To kick this thing off, I thought I would write about my latest feat: servicing our pedestal. The pedestal is the home to your steering wheel, which translates your steering wheel motions to the rudder; this is comparable to the power steering box in a car. Now, what you may or may not know is…