Faced with a cancer scare, this cruising couple did some scientific analysis on just how well dodgers, biminis, clothing and sunscreens protect us from the sun’s […]
There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Good Tan’
Antigua Sailing Week Wraps Up the Annual Festival of Sailing, Sun and Fun
The 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week will be remembered for a cocktail of superb sailing, thrilling racing and a great party atmosphere ashore. Teams from 21 […]
Dodging The Huge Mozambique Cyclone, Brick House Sails Down the East African Coast
2019 European Boat of the Year Awards
We always like the Boat of the Year Awards in Europe, partly because the judges are from all of the major magazines instead of just ne, […]
Mooring Tricks for Successful Stern-To Docking in the Med
If you are heading to the Mediterranean or just about anywhere in Europe for a sailing vacation this summer, you ‘re going to find yourself in […]
Get Outta That Rack!
Watch systems don’t need to be as abrupt as Marine Corps Drill Instructors would have you believe. But they do need forethought and structure (published September […]
Antigua for Cruisers
Falmouth and English Harbours are the sailing capital of the Caribbean With its turquoise waters in varying shades of blue, Antigua is a popular island destination […]
Pocket Cruisers That Sail Far
It is not the size of your boat that matters, it is the size of your dreams (published June 2018) Today’s cruising fleet is made up […]
Small Steps to a Greener Galley
Provisioning, food storage and meal prep require a lot of time and effort when you must organize and cook almost every meal you eat. Making small, […]
Beyond the Blowouts
Without warning, the sudden dull pop of the spinnaker exploding shook us to our feet and into action. Thousands of miles to our landfall and with […]