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 […]
Black Clouds on the Horizon
Antares University
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 […]
The New Inland Navigation Rules
What you need to know about the recent change to the US Inland Navigation Rules (published September 2015) Last year about this time, the USCG changed […]
Let’s Knot Argue
Keeping the marital knot tied (published August 2015) From time to time Jill and I (okay, mostly Jill) are asked by other sailing couples (okay, mostly […]
Sailing Schools and Community Sailing
Whether new to sailing or a boat owner, taking classes through a sailing school can ensure better and safer sailing for all (published August 2015) SAILING […]
Life at the Extreme
The 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race was the most exciting and closely fought edition of this round-the-world classic (published August 2015) It’s hard to imagine a more […]
Heading Back to Sea
It’s a familiar theme, but as with all long distance passages, there are-and will be-vast differences. (published August 2015) It’s early June and another transatlantic passage […]
Third Time Success
In her third attempt, the 70-year-old author completes a solo, non-stop circumnavigation aboard her 38 foot sloop (published July 2015) In the darkness of the early […]
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Agents
Part 1: How to transit the Panama Canal without an agent (published June 2015) Transiting the Panama Canal is one the highlights of any cruiser’s voyage. […]
Getting Your Point Across
Coordinating efforts is not difficult if everyone on the crew understands the tasks at had and how to proceed as individuals within the group (published June […]