Battery charging is always a prime concern for cruisers and people living on their boats.  How can you have all of the gadgets and electronics you […]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, which swept through the northern Bahama Abaco island chain in September, there has been a huge outpouring of support for […]

The crew of Finding Avalon are now in the South Pacific but they are offering all kinds of tips from their own experiences sailing in the […]

The time to think about getting and deploying the life raft is long before it’s ever needed.  Being organized before hand and having emergency equipment accessible […]

Last summer Raymarine rolled out the beta version of the new Lighthouse software for their Axiom multifunction displays that was created specifically for sailors who cruise […]

It is with a real sense of loss that we heard the news on Tuesday that Olaf Harken had passed away after a long struggle with […]

The northern Bahamas islands in the Abacos, particularly Mar5h Harbour where the charter fleets were based, were devastated by hurricane Dorian. The charter scene in the […]

Patrick Childress addresses a key rule of seamanship that is shared by many professional skippers and veteran offshore passagemakers.

With boat show season just ahead, it is time for BWS to take a look at what is new out there in cruising boats and gear […]

If you are ready to “go small and go now,” then the new IPY 349 may be just the new cruising boat for you  (published February […]