Discovering Poros
Legend has it that once you visit Poros you will always return (published August 2017) The azure sea was smooth as satin, touching the infinite sky under a veil of silvery haze. We had been motoring for nearly eight hours from Kythnos to Poros, a tiny island clinging to the
Sailing to the Extreme
Five offshore adventures that will build your blue water skills and may change your life (published August 2017) There is no better way to build the skills and confidence you need for safe offshore cruising than by making long offshore passages with experienced instructors and experienced skippers. Here are five
Diving Bonaire and Curacao
For cruisers who like to scuba dive, the Dutch islands in the southern Caribbean offer some of the world's best and least crowded dive sites (published August 2017) One of the greatest things about the cruising life for my wife Virginia and me is the freedom and ability
Landfall
The rhythms of daily life change after being at sea for three weeks (published August 2017) On the 21st morning of our passage I wake long before the alarm goes off for my 0600 watch. The early morning air is warm so I dress lightly in a short
Seamanship for Cruisers
Two of the world's most experienced offshore sailors and dedicated seamanship educators, share what they have learned over lifetimes at sea (with John Neal and Amanda Swan Neal, published June/July 2017) Having spent most of our lifetimes sailing and teaching ocean passagemaking, we enjoy following those new to sailing as
Going Coastal to New England
A flotilla cruise from Hampton, Virginia to Southern New England offers adventure, new friends and a taste of history (published June/July 2017) In the summer of 2015, my wife Carol and I thought about sailing our boat Legacy, a 2011 Hunter 39, from her homeport in Hampton, Virginia, to New
Running Dodd Narrows Under Sail
(published June/July 2017) We moved aboard Skibo, our Contessa 26, in April of 2012 and by July had twice conquered the challenge of sailing across Georgia Strait from our False Creek marina slip in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We were eager for the delights and sights of summertime Gulf Islands
On to Cuba
Six friends take in the sights and sounds of Cuba (published June/July 2017) Plate after plate of food piled in front of us as our crew of six eagerly crowded around the open-air picnic table. In the distance, the lush green mountains of Viñales jutted up out of the earth.
Fitness Afloat
Everyone knows that a balanced diet and regular exercise are the pillars of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but it can be difficult to put that knowledge into acton, especially on board (published June/July 2017) We spent 2016 exploring the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Choosing to stay close to
Staying Safe at Sea
(published June/July 2017) While the rest of the world is worried about terrorism, it’s easy to feel safe from attacks when living aboard out at sea. Days go by without seeing another boat. The vast majority of cruisers never have to be concerned with safety; thousands of good-hearted people have