Seamanship

Over the last few years Jill, my wife, and I have read lots of stories of cruisers losing their rigs to one or another failure in […]

There is a plethora of choices when it comes to sails for offshore passagemaking but as always there is the struggle between how many sails to […]

On paper it looked like the 90th edition of the Fastnet Race was going to be a spectacular affair  (published November 2015) A record 356 boats […]

Two liveaboards look back on riding out Hurricane Katrina in a New Orleans marina  (published November 2015) Ask anyone whether it would be a good idea […]

Heading to the Caribbean from the East Coast always incurs the bitter and sweet reality of a Gulf Stream crossing. It will certainly have elements of […]

Preparing a boat for an ocean voyage is a big process, and it requires even more effort and planning if you intend to cruise the world’s […]

After having spent the past eight years crossing oceans on our 40 year old Valiant 40, we have discovered what equipment has given us the best […]

Seasickness can affect anyone and range from an annoyance to debilitating, however there is relief.  (published October 2015) On a recent passage from New Caledonia to […]

Sunshine and blue skies: they’re the hallmark of another terrific day spent sailing on moderate blue seas, and they account for the vast majority of days […]

Antares University provides new and prospective owners a program that details the boat from stem to stern  (published September 2015) The breeze brought relief to a […]