ARC generates tips galore

As the world's largest cruise in company/race, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) looms close, the web is filling with tips, many of which would stand any long-distance sailor in good stead. Elaine Bunting started it at Yachting World and followed up yesterday with some of the feedback (much of it conflicting).

She also directed us to Captain JP's Log which looks like a blog I might follow. Lots of fun tips here including not throwing rubbish to windward when a cabin porthole is open and the skipper's asleep in her bunk under it. Sounds like solid advice! As does the stop for a swim midway but wear a costume to stop jellyfish stinging the family jewels. Ouch!