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With a bit of forethought, an average day out on the water can turn into a fantastic sail for the whole crew.
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With a bit of forethought, an average day out on the water can turn into a fantastic sail for the whole crew.
Sometimes, the best way to tell if the hook is set is by grabbing a snorkel, mask and fins for a visual inspection.
Chafe can be a sailor’s worst nightmare, sometimes chewing like a chainsaw through parts of a boat.
Climate change is having major effects on some popular long-distance cruising routes. Here’s what we’re seeing.
Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
Updated every five years, this survey is an in-depth look at where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they’re aboard, and more.
Waterway Guide data is now included in Raymarine LightHouse Chart Premium subscriptions.
Sometimes the true joy of life’s journeys lies in the freedom to navigate the unexpected.
The decision to abandon a voyage can be caused by seamanship or safety issues—or is it a situation that can be handled?
In its 150th year, the latest edition of Eldridge’s Tide and Pilot Book marks an impressive feat of continuity.
The Cruising Club of America’s annual awards included the iconic Blue Water Medal, first awarded 100 years ago, plus other recognition for adventurous use of the sea.
Anchoring in a rocky tidal zone placed my boat perilously close to destruction. Here’s what I learned.
With a bit of forethought, an average day out on the water can turn into a fantastic sail for the whole crew.
Sometimes, the best way to tell if the hook is set is by grabbing a snorkel, mask and fins for a visual inspection.
Chafe can be a sailor’s worst nightmare, sometimes chewing like a chainsaw through parts of a boat.
Climate change is having major effects on some popular long-distance cruising routes. Here’s what we’re seeing.
Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
Updated every five years, this survey is an in-depth look at where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they’re aboard, and more.
Waterway Guide data is now included in Raymarine LightHouse Chart Premium subscriptions.
Sometimes the true joy of life’s journeys lies in the freedom to navigate the unexpected.
The decision to abandon a voyage can be caused by seamanship or safety issues—or is it a situation that can be handled?
In its 150th year, the latest edition of Eldridge’s Tide and Pilot Book marks an impressive feat of continuity.
The Cruising Club of America’s annual awards included the iconic Blue Water Medal, first awarded 100 years ago, plus other recognition for adventurous use of the sea.
Anchoring in a rocky tidal zone placed my boat perilously close to destruction. Here’s what I learned.
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