Dodging Storms, Chasing Thrills in French Polynesia
El Niño changed the dynamics of cyclone season, leaving us hopscotching across the islands of the South Pacific for shelter.
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El Niño changed the dynamics of cyclone season, leaving us hopscotching across the islands of the South Pacific for shelter.
While the necessity of paper charts might be arguable, one thing is for sure, they bring more joy than a screen.
With new anchoring restrictions in some of French Polynesia’s most popular cruising destinations, some sailors are wondering if they should change their plans.
The weather in the vast South Pacific can be wildly variable—here’s what to know before you go.
With the retreat of Arctic ice, boat traffic in the Northwest Passage is rising.
An owner and cruiser assesses his options for crossing that one last ocean, and in the end, he decides to find a ride for his boat.
After four years of full-time cruising, the Clarkes share the gear and equipment that have been worth their salt aboard Osprey. ‘Hands-On Sailor’ Seamanship from the January 2013 issue of Cruising World.
Trepidation. I get antsy in the days just before I go offshore. There’s so much mental preparation. I leave October 2nd for a six week research expedition aboard the SSV Robert C. Seamans, a 134 ft. schooner brigantine operated by Sea Education Association to explore “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.”
In the wake of the carnage that occurred en route to Bermuda in the fall of 2011, Caribbean expert Don Street offers what he believes are far better plans for southbound cruisers. “Seamanship” from our March 2012 issue.
Heading south this year? Fill your journey with historic sites, picturesque anchorages, and stunning beaches.
Jimmy Cornell answers our questions about his latest publication–Cornell’s Ocean Atlas: Pilot Charts for All Oceans of the World.
Find out about the dozens of sites along the U.S. East Coast that you can access by boat.
El Niño changed the dynamics of cyclone season, leaving us hopscotching across the islands of the South Pacific for shelter.
While the necessity of paper charts might be arguable, one thing is for sure, they bring more joy than a screen.
With new anchoring restrictions in some of French Polynesia’s most popular cruising destinations, some sailors are wondering if they should change their plans.
The weather in the vast South Pacific can be wildly variable—here’s what to know before you go.
With the retreat of Arctic ice, boat traffic in the Northwest Passage is rising.
An owner and cruiser assesses his options for crossing that one last ocean, and in the end, he decides to find a ride for his boat.
After four years of full-time cruising, the Clarkes share the gear and equipment that have been worth their salt aboard Osprey. ‘Hands-On Sailor’ Seamanship from the January 2013 issue of Cruising World.
Trepidation. I get antsy in the days just before I go offshore. There’s so much mental preparation. I leave October 2nd for a six week research expedition aboard the SSV Robert C. Seamans, a 134 ft. schooner brigantine operated by Sea Education Association to explore “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.”
In the wake of the carnage that occurred en route to Bermuda in the fall of 2011, Caribbean expert Don Street offers what he believes are far better plans for southbound cruisers. “Seamanship” from our March 2012 issue.
Heading south this year? Fill your journey with historic sites, picturesque anchorages, and stunning beaches.
Jimmy Cornell answers our questions about his latest publication–Cornell’s Ocean Atlas: Pilot Charts for All Oceans of the World.
Find out about the dozens of sites along the U.S. East Coast that you can access by boat.
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