On paper it looked like the 90th edition of the Fastnet Race was going to be a spectacular affair (published November 2015) A record 356 boats […]
Rolex Fastnet Race 2015
Hurricane Katrina – 10 Years After
Two liveaboards look back on riding out Hurricane Katrina in a New Orleans marina (published November 2015) Ask anyone whether it would be a good idea […]
Island Bound
Heading to the Caribbean from the East Coast always incurs the bitter and sweet reality of a Gulf Stream crossing. It will certainly have elements of […]
A Brief Introduction to High Latitude Outfitting
Preparing a boat for an ocean voyage is a big process, and it requires even more effort and planning if you intend to cruise the world’s […]
What Worked
After having spent the past eight years crossing oceans on our 40 year old Valiant 40, we have discovered what equipment has given us the best […]
Seasickness: Suffering Sailors and Condition
Seasickness can affect anyone and range from an annoyance to debilitating, however there is relief. (published October 2015) On a recent passage from New Caledonia to […]
Black Clouds on the Horizon
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 […]
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 […]
The Inevitability of Problems
It’s a virtual certainty that problems will arise at sea. Solutions are not always as inevitable. The goal is to minimize the number and severity of […]