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Coastal Boogie, Part 1

When a voyage from Maine to Bermuda is sidetracked due to weather, the crew of an expedition yacht opts for Plan B and a cruise down the New England coast.

Coastal Boogie, Part 2

I’ve heard people talk about champagne sailing, and for the short dash from the canal to Woods Hole, I got to experience it.

St. Helena

St. Helena: Flight Free

St. Helena remains a place where, when any of the 4,000 residents see an unfamiliar face, they know you have arrived by sea and they are charming and friendly.

Atlantic 47 Mastfoil Catamaran

Atlantic 47 MastFoil

A new rigging plan designed for simplicity could be the solution to the large mainsails of modern catamarans.

Atlantic 47 Mastfoil

With nearly 50 Atlantic series catamarans roaming the seas, Chris White’s designs have evolved. Still, the new 47 — sporting twin MastFoils (think narrow wings) and dual furling jibs — is akin to the jump man made from apes. Let’s call this a whole new species of ocean-going cat.

Matt Rutherford

Becalmed (Day 63)

We were letting the peace and calm of the wind and seas seep into our mind and body. It’s the Zen approach to being becalmed.

Wolfhound (Day 55)

The day after we finished our research we were sitting on the back of the boat enjoying an early dinner. Nikki suddenly stopped eating and said “look there is a sailboat over there.” It looked strange to me as the sails were not up and it seemed to be drifting around…

Coastal Boogie, Part 1

When a voyage from Maine to Bermuda is sidetracked due to weather, the crew of an expedition yacht opts for Plan B and a cruise down the New England coast.

Coastal Boogie, Part 2

I’ve heard people talk about champagne sailing, and for the short dash from the canal to Woods Hole, I got to experience it.

St. Helena

St. Helena: Flight Free

St. Helena remains a place where, when any of the 4,000 residents see an unfamiliar face, they know you have arrived by sea and they are charming and friendly.

Atlantic 47 Mastfoil Catamaran

Atlantic 47 MastFoil

A new rigging plan designed for simplicity could be the solution to the large mainsails of modern catamarans.

Atlantic 47 Mastfoil

With nearly 50 Atlantic series catamarans roaming the seas, Chris White’s designs have evolved. Still, the new 47 — sporting twin MastFoils (think narrow wings) and dual furling jibs — is akin to the jump man made from apes. Let’s call this a whole new species of ocean-going cat.

Matt Rutherford

Becalmed (Day 63)

We were letting the peace and calm of the wind and seas seep into our mind and body. It’s the Zen approach to being becalmed.

Wolfhound (Day 55)

The day after we finished our research we were sitting on the back of the boat enjoying an early dinner. Nikki suddenly stopped eating and said “look there is a sailboat over there.” It looked strange to me as the sails were not up and it seemed to be drifting around…

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