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Off Watch: Busted Flush
Living aboard in Florida, I see unsettling parallels to Travis McGee, the rugged hero of John D. MacDonald’s classic novels.
Living aboard in Florida, I see unsettling parallels to Travis McGee, the rugged hero of John D. MacDonald’s classic novels.
From warm minimalism to hidden tech, today’s sailboat interiors blend sustainability, multifunctionality, and connectivity.
Proper plumbing, pressure control, and safety valves ensure your onboard water heater runs smoothly and reliably. Here’s how.
Stranded with failing power and dull meals, I took a gamble on homemade bread—and discovered a game-changing galley skill.
More sailors are turning their yachts into vessels for change, delivering aid, education, and hope to coastal communities worldwide.
Well-rested sailors make better decisions. From dry bunks to sleep strategies, here’s how to stay sharp and safe offshore.
Steve Callahan’s harrowing survival tale of being lost at sea for 76 days is now a gripping award-winning documentary.
Aboard their 80-foot historic sailboat, Shane Granger and Meggi Macoun bring much-needed supplies to remote communities.
As sailors get older, they might fear having to sell the boat they love, but an equipment upgrade could be the solution.
It was a big job to reinsulate the fridge on our 41-foot 1979 Cheoy Lee, Avocet, but we learned a lot along the way.
A decade of sailing through the South Pacific reveals how to stay safe and enjoy the region, even during cyclone season.
Being a female sailor who kiteboards makes me unusual. It shouldn’t. This sport is for everyone.
Living aboard in Florida, I see unsettling parallels to Travis McGee, the rugged hero of John D. MacDonald’s classic novels.
From warm minimalism to hidden tech, today’s sailboat interiors blend sustainability, multifunctionality, and connectivity.
Proper plumbing, pressure control, and safety valves ensure your onboard water heater runs smoothly and reliably. Here’s how.
Stranded with failing power and dull meals, I took a gamble on homemade bread—and discovered a game-changing galley skill.
More sailors are turning their yachts into vessels for change, delivering aid, education, and hope to coastal communities worldwide.
Well-rested sailors make better decisions. From dry bunks to sleep strategies, here’s how to stay sharp and safe offshore.
Steve Callahan’s harrowing survival tale of being lost at sea for 76 days is now a gripping award-winning documentary.
Aboard their 80-foot historic sailboat, Shane Granger and Meggi Macoun bring much-needed supplies to remote communities.
As sailors get older, they might fear having to sell the boat they love, but an equipment upgrade could be the solution.
It was a big job to reinsulate the fridge on our 41-foot 1979 Cheoy Lee, Avocet, but we learned a lot along the way.
A decade of sailing through the South Pacific reveals how to stay safe and enjoy the region, even during cyclone season.
Being a female sailor who kiteboards makes me unusual. It shouldn’t. This sport is for everyone.
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