Smooth Sailing on the Thorny Path
Smart timing and weather-savvy planning make the Thorny Path to the Caribbean smoother—and even enjoyable.
Smart timing and weather-savvy planning make the Thorny Path to the Caribbean smoother—and even enjoyable.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
Turn strong winds into exhilarating sailing adventures with expert tips on preparation, boat handling, and keeping control.
Three women embrace chaos, camaraderie and learning how to fly a spinnaker on a 750-mile wilderness race to Alaska.
After I realized why everyone on deck was shouting, I feared that my plan to sail for Cape Horn was scuttled.
Some seamanship lessons are harder to learn than others, but in the end, having common sense offshore is always the key.
After years of watching the water—and everything on and around it—I have found that these techniques often work best.
Experts say we’re in the middle of an active hurricane season. Those of us who lived through Hugo know the hell this forecast portends.
Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.
Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
The biggest mistake you can make is to let down your guard when sailing in these islands.
At one point, the monster we created weighed more than 300 pounds, but we tamed it into a thing of beauty for bluewater sailing.
Smart timing and weather-savvy planning make the Thorny Path to the Caribbean smoother—and even enjoyable.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
Turn strong winds into exhilarating sailing adventures with expert tips on preparation, boat handling, and keeping control.
Three women embrace chaos, camaraderie and learning how to fly a spinnaker on a 750-mile wilderness race to Alaska.
After I realized why everyone on deck was shouting, I feared that my plan to sail for Cape Horn was scuttled.
Some seamanship lessons are harder to learn than others, but in the end, having common sense offshore is always the key.
After years of watching the water—and everything on and around it—I have found that these techniques often work best.
Experts say we’re in the middle of an active hurricane season. Those of us who lived through Hugo know the hell this forecast portends.
Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.
Preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Lee taught us that when a named storm is closing in, one of the biggest battles is psychological.
The biggest mistake you can make is to let down your guard when sailing in these islands.
At one point, the monster we created weighed more than 300 pounds, but we tamed it into a thing of beauty for bluewater sailing.
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