Is Your Car Bigger Than Your Life Needs Right Now?
At some point, many drivers start to question whether their car still fits the way they live. What once felt like a sensible upgrade can begin to feel oversized for everyday driving, especially when most journeys are short, parking feels tighter than it used to,…
The Most Dangerous Sailing Race & The San Diego Skipper Who Plans To Win It
photo above by Christophe Favreau As I peeled off the 405 and drifted toward Shelter Island, the air thickened into a cool, briny mist—a damp curtain that carried the salty, metallic tang of a hard working sailor’s marina. The fog was slowly burning off as the…
Premium Auto Detailing: Not Just a Luxury
There’s a difference between washing your car and taking care of your car. Most guys treat their ride like their favorite t-shirt — use it hard, embrace the wear, and then act surprised when its faded and worn and no longer cool. The California sun…
Bikinis and Bad Decisions: Chicago’s Notorious Playpen
image above by barrybutlerphotography.com On a sunny summer day, a sea of boats stretch out beneath the skyline, interlocked like a naval blockade. The music pumping from all directions, flags flying, champagne flowing and a kind of maritime insanity that would make any coastal town…
The Return of Pan Am Airlines and the Lost Romance of Air Travel
Somewhere over the Atlantic this summer, a Boeing 757 took off from New York and turned more than a few heads. It wasn’t the aircraft itself that caused the buzz — it was the unmistakable blue globe painted on the tail, a logo that hadn’t…
A Day in the Life of a Yacht Owner
If you’d like to make an investment in an asset that will bring you pleasure for years to come, then a yacht might appeal for a whole host of reasons. However, owning and caring for a yacht can often be surprisingly complicated. Let’s take a…
The Great Train Robberies of … 2025? For Nike Sneakers?
In the days of the Wild West, train robberies were as common as saloon brawls and dust storms. Armed bandits would gallop alongside locomotives, pistols drawn, ready to plunder cash, gold, and whatever else the iron beasts carried. Fast-forward a couple of centuries, and you’d…
Gear Up for Autumn: Essential Car Maintenance
Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly Autumn is a season of change where temperatures start to drop. Just as you prepare yourself for the cooler weather, it’s important to ensure that your vehicle is ready too. As the seasons transition from summer to autumn,…
Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival by Boat
This past weekend The Rugged Male team was invited to attend Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. We decided to add to the adventure by riding down to south Orange County in the Cuttyhunk – my 1988 Tiara, a 31-foot cabin cruiser with two…
How to Practice Driving Skills In Between Passing Your Test and Getting a Car
In an ideal world, you would go home to your own car waiting for you on the drive straight after passing your driving test. But this isn’t always the case. Many new drivers have to wait a while before they can get on the road…
