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Sunset over ocean on Dominica in the Caribbean with red sky in background

Dazzled in Dominica

The PAYS Dominica Yachting Festival introduced CW Editor-at-Large Herb McCormick to a gem of the Caribbean.

Virgin Anchorages guidebook

Sailors’ Helpers

These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.

Person inspecting boat rig

The Bricolage of Boating

DIY projects are about more than keeping the boat seaworthy. They’re also a way to feel part of the cruising community.

Rudder inspection

Lost Rudder Blues

On an offshore race from Florida to Mexico, something did not go bump in the morning, but the rudder was gone nonetheless.

Brad Read

The Read Rules

Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.

Sunset over ocean on Dominica in the Caribbean with red sky in background

Dazzled in Dominica

The PAYS Dominica Yachting Festival introduced CW Editor-at-Large Herb McCormick to a gem of the Caribbean.

Virgin Anchorages guidebook

Sailors’ Helpers

These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.

Person inspecting boat rig

The Bricolage of Boating

DIY projects are about more than keeping the boat seaworthy. They’re also a way to feel part of the cruising community.

Rudder inspection

Lost Rudder Blues

On an offshore race from Florida to Mexico, something did not go bump in the morning, but the rudder was gone nonetheless.

Brad Read

The Read Rules

Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.