The design firm Owen Clarke is known for competitive short-handed racing boats like Class 40s. In this arena, the firm has been dominant for decades. But, they also ...
On January 7, 2026 / By George DayAquila Catamarans is the largest builder of cruising power cats in the world and has a well-earned reputation for innovation and quality. Their designs are distinctive and leed ...
On January 7, 2026 / By George DayLast year was terrible for American boat building. The industry was already on life support, particularly the sailing side of the market. So, last spring, when experienced boat ...
On January 7, 2026 / By George DayThe South American country of Venezuela is much in the headlines this week. Here’s a link to an update on how the U.S. incursion into Venezuela is affecting ...
On January 7, 2026 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
On December 18, 2025 / By George DayPredictWind is the leading weather forecasting and routing software in the recreational boating market and is particularly favored by offshore sailors –racers and cruisers—for its wide range of ...
On December 17, 2025 / By George Dayby Bob Osborn, S/V Pandora After a week at sea from São Miguel, the last of the Azores behind us, we were feeling pretty good about our near ...
On December 17, 2025 / By George DayMoving onto a cruising boat with your partner for the first time is a big departure from life ashore. You tend to be together all the time which ...
On December 10, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks. ...
On December 3, 2025 / By George DayWith this issue of Cruising Compass we celebrate our 1,000th issue. We launched the newsletter in August 2001, 24 years ago and since then we have published and ...
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