A sudden storm dampens a passage from Grays Harbor, WA to San Francisco (published September 2012) When I tell the story of a recent storm encounter, […]
Overtaken
Sail Fish
A couple takes their first sailboat from Argentina to Virginia, bringing their passion for fishing along for the ride (published September 2012) The first leg was […]
Shake Down South
A cruising family gets reacquainted with the liveaboard lifestyle on an East Coast run (published September 2012) The dream part of every cruise is exhilarating sailing […]
Into the Wild
Embracing the perils and rewards of South Georgia Island (published September 2012) Visiting South Georgia Island, along with the wider Antarctic region, has been one of […]
Adding Reef Points
(published September 2012) Any experienced cruising sailor knows the importance of being able to reef your sails in heavy weather to reduce power and heeling. As […]
A Step Back in Time
Sasara Twin Waterfall Bay in Vanuatu’s Banks Islands (published September 2012) What most Americans know about Vanuatu was probably learned from watching a reality TV show. […]
Sardinia
39°14’47” N, 09°03’27” E Not just for megayachts (published August 2012) While much of Sardinia is rural and undeveloped, the northeast coast has become an […]
Island Hopping the Abacos
The joys of chartering the Bahamas’ Out Islands (published August 2012) The Sea of Abaco spreads from the Bahamas’ Out Islands in pale aquamarine like a […]
BWS Picks: The Best Destinations for Long Weekend Charters
With time at a premium for many sailors, we present six perfectly accessible areas for a weekend of cruising around the watery borders of the U.S. […]
Finding Refuge
A tale of two approaches to an enchanted Australian cove (published August 2012) It is 140 nautical miles from my home port in Williamstown, at the […]