Sailing the 1983 Nauticat 43, S/V Calainë, along the eastern side of Gibraltar. Photo by Heidi Cook. ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksIt’s that time of year when the big north-to-south migrations get underway, birds and snow birds alike. On the ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayCruising Compass Readers Have Spoken: Coppercoat Really Works
This spring, Cruising Compass surveyed its readers to ask what antifouling coating they go back to year after year because it works so well. These are knowledgeable sailors and veteran boat owners, so their experience matters. We’re proud to say that the Coppercoat’s antifouling system finished third, right below two other much cheaper brands. Many readers left comments with the survey that echoed this one from Mark. M in San Diego: “I’ve had Coppercoat on my boat for six years and it still works perfectly.”
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In Last week’s Just Cruising column, I asked the question of whether or not, in this age of advanced ...
On June 4, 2024 / By George DayThe Salty Dawg Sailing Association announced recently that the association has developed a useful and feature-rich app for use on both iPhone and Android smart phones. The app ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayHere’s another story of a blue water boat losing its rudder at sea. In this case, the crew of the British sloop Water Music, which had been their ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayThis fall Outbound Yachts is celebrating it 25th Anniversary since the launch of their first boat, the Outbound 44. The Carl Schumacher design was introduced in 1999 and ...
On October 17, 2024 / By George DayRegular readers of Cruising Compass and Multihulls Today may be aware of my enthusiasm for folding, cruising trimarans and for the tris built by Jens Quorning and his ...
On October 16, 2024 / By George DayThe Swedish company Linjett is a boutique builder with roots deep in Scandinavian yachting traditions. Think of builders like X-Yachts or Najad or Hallerg Rassy or Sweden Yachts ...
On October 8, 2024 / By George DayIt is too soon to get a solid handle on how the 2024 hurricane season and al of the marine looses suffered from the three major hurricanes to ...
On October 8, 2024 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayThis fall Outbound Yachts is celebrating it 25th Anniversary since the launch of their first boat, the Outbound 44. The Carl Schumacher design was introduced in 1999 and ...
On October 17, 2024 / By George DayThe Salty Dawg Sailing Association announced recently that the association has developed a useful and feature-rich app for use ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayHere’s another story of a blue water boat losing its rudder at sea. In this case, the crew of ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayIt’s that time of year when the big north-to-south migrations get underway, birds and snow birds alike. On the ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayWhat two ocean currents cause the persistent fog over the Grand Banks off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland? Send ...
On October 23, 2024 / By George DayThis fall Outbound Yachts is celebrating it 25th Anniversary since the launch of their first boat, the Outbound 44. ...
On October 17, 2024 / By George DayNow in it’s 60th year, the Dutch boat builder Contest Yachts recently announced that it has completed the design work and specifications for their new 63CS sloop. The ...
On July 31, 2024 / By George DayWauquiez, the venerable French boat builder, has not introduced a new model since it launched the 42 in 2018. And, when it did go public with the new ...
On July 15, 2024 / By George DaySolaris Yachts in Italy is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business by launching a brand new version of their popular Solaris 55. The new design, drawn by Soto ...
On May 22, 2024 / By George DayThere’s something about Maine-built boats that sets them and their owners apart. It has to do with tradition, honesty and a deep commitment to craftsmanship. It is no ...
On May 8, 2024 / By George DayMustang has long been a leader in marine safety gear and inflatable personal flotation deveices so it is news ...
On July 30, 2024 / By George DayThe Fountain Pajot-Dufour Yachts Group, based in France, has become one of the largest builders of sailing yachts, multihulls ...
On April 24, 2024 / By George DayThis is a bit of a plug for an ASA summer program for teens but we know the program ...
On May 1, 2024 / By George DayThe Race to Alaska, known as R2AK, announced in March that the engineless sailing event from Port Townsend, WA ...
On April 24, 2024 / By George DayThere’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayIf you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayHaving spent many months cruising and chartering in French Polynesia, we can say with enthusiasm that cruising these South ...
On September 24, 2024 / By George DayThe Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksAs the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksAn important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy ParksTiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy Parks(lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksWelcome to 2024 and why not let the celebration continue a little bit more. This recipe from baileys.com makes ...
On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy ParksWhat two ocean currents cause the persistent fog over the Grand Banks off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland? Send ...
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