A new set of regulations have been approved by Bora Bora’s local authorities covering the various anchorages around what may be the world’s most iconic and […]
New Anchoring Rules in Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Veteran Solo Sailor Wins the Golden Globe Race
The British sailing magazine Yachting Monthly reports this morning on the winner of the Golden Globe around the world race in an article by Katie Strickland. […]
Coast Guard Back in Business: Will Get Paid!
The US Naval Institute New brings us this update on where the Coast Guard and civilian contractors stand after the 35-day government closure. Financial compensation […]
The Terrifically Terrible Tether
Taking the road less traveled by sailboat (published May 2018) The hardest part about having an adventurous spirit is the inevitable aloneness that accompanies it. I’m […]
New Beneteau First Yacht 53 To Launch in 2019
Beneteau recently announced the creation of an all-new 53-footer that will be the flagship of the completely re-imagined First line of performance cruisers. The First brand […]
The Case for Laminated Cruising Sails
No longer sails only for racers, modern membrane, laminated sails will make your cruising boat sail a lot better and will hold their shape longer than […]
Becoming a Yachtmaster
Earning a prestigious RYA Yachtmaster certificate can take a sailor many years of courses and training. The author earned hers the Fast-Track way in 10 Demanding […]
Theft in Bequia
Another perfect day in paradise? Well, maybe not when an iPad goes missing and the police and lawyers get involved (published April 2018) I was enjoying […]
One More Last Time
Having made the passage from Newport to the Caribbean dozens of times, the author skippers a big Swan in the NARC one last time and reflects […]
Four Sailors Rescued off North Carolina
On November 29, four experienced sailors who were delivering a 55-foot sloop from Annapolis to Florida ran into trouble. The Coast Guard came to their rescue. […]