Rewiring an Old Boat from the Ground Up
Updating the electrical wiring on an old 45-foot Down East ketch was a rewarding DIY challenge for this seasoned boat owner.
Expert advice and insightful tips for boat owners to navigate their ownership experience, maintain their vessels, and cruise with confidence and knowledge.
Updating the electrical wiring on an old 45-foot Down East ketch was a rewarding DIY challenge for this seasoned boat owner.
Maintaining and upgrading a boat’s headsail furlers can ensure peak performance for safe offshore cruising.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
There’s no better way to pass the time and put fresh dinner on the table than trolling for big catch while cruising offshore.
Smart design means balancing comfort, systems complexity, and easy access to critical components for stress-free cruising.
These are the most important places to look for signs of current—and future—problems below the waterline.
Choosing and using the right type of grease is key for onboard applications.
Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
The trick to installing a basic digital navigation network is to start with only the basics and to get the most important features.
Poultice corrosion can lead to costly repairs if it’s not caught and remedied quickly. Here’s how the pros do it.
In hindsight of our 40-year refit, we unveil the behind-the-scenes details of the project, starting with the forward head.
Learning how to inspect for small rigging problems can stop them from becoming bigger ones after you’ve left the dock.
After a wild storm shakes up their anchorage, this crew finds comfort in Rhode Island’s fiery favorite—the Dynamite sandwich.
Stranded with failing power and dull meals, I took a gamble on homemade bread—and discovered a game-changing galley skill.
When provisioning in French Polynesia goes awry, these sailors turn a faux pas into a tasty hors d’oeuvre.
A fusion of Italian roots and Caribbean vibes, this tasty pasta is as adaptable and appealing as the sailing life itself.
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Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
Adjustments made to a Saber 30’s block and tackle and outhaul make all of the difference in sailing performance.
America’s Cup sailor Gary Jobson offers setting and sailing tips for symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers.
Larger main sails with in-mast and in-boom furling are paving the way for changes in sail inventory on the foredeck.
Check out electric motors, repurposed sails and reef-safe sunscreens, and reduce single-use plastics on board.
While the Totem crew saw plenty of natural beauty during their circumnavigation, unfortunately they saw environmental devastation as well.
Amid stories about the declining state of the ocean, a sailor finds inspiration while sailing marine protected areas on a passage between Maine and Bermuda.
At Wake Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is exploring the deep into better understand what lies below the surface.
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.