This picture of Beavertail Light, Jamestown, Rhode Island was taken by Carol Conner who lives and cruises out of ...
On March 26, 2025 / By George DayOn Tuesday of this week, American singlehanded offshore sailor Erica Lush arrived in Bermuda from Newport in four days ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayIn last week’s Cruising Compass, we ran a video made by Skip Novak on his techniques for heaving to. ...
On May 21, 2025 / By George DayPlans are well underway for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s 2025 Caribbean Rally. This year will mark the 15th consecutive year of sailing in company to the Caribbean. ...
On June 19, 2025 / By George DayOn Tuesday of this week, American singlehanded offshore sailor Erica Lush arrived in Bermuda from Newport in four days and 18 hours to finish third in her class ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayHere’s an intriguing new aluminum voyaging boat from the builders of Pure Yachts in Kiel, Germany. Called the Pure 42, this new raised salon-design has twin rudders, a ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayOn May 1, we ran a story about a oceanographic experiment in the Pacific Ocean being run by University of Washinton students who are taking part in a ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayAs every cruiser knows, dragging anchor is, well, a drag, particularly if you are off the boat exploring a new landfall. Well, now, there’s an app for that. ...
On June 4, 2025 / By George DayIn an unusual confluence of events, the skies over the eastern half of North America and the Caribbean are definitely looking hazier than usual and the sun has ...
On June 4, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On June 19, 2025 / By George DayHere’s an intriguing new aluminum voyaging boat from the builders of Pure Yachts in Kiel, Germany. Called the Pure 42, this new raised salon-design has twin rudders, a ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On June 19, 2025 / By George DayWhat does it mean to be “three sheets to the wind”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
On June 19, 2025 / By George DayPlans are well underway for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s 2025 Caribbean Rally. This year will mark the 15th ...
On June 19, 2025 / By George DayOn Tuesday of this week, American singlehanded offshore sailor Erica Lush arrived in Bermuda from Newport in four days ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayHere’s an intriguing new aluminum voyaging boat from the builders of Pure Yachts in Kiel, Germany. Called the Pure ...
On June 18, 2025 / By George DayOn May 1, we ran a story about a oceanographic experiment in the Pacific Ocean being run by University ...
On June 18, 2025 / 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 DaySolar panels have long been the best passive solution for keeping your boat’s batteries topped up and many of ...
On March 26, 2025 / By George DayIn the last two years, Zoleo has made great inroads with the cruising community and for good reason. For ...
On March 26, 2025 / By George DayPlans are well underway for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s 2025 Caribbean Rally. This year will mark the 15th ...
On June 19, 2025 / 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 DayFor North Americans, when the topic of chartering in the Med comes up, most of us tend to think ...
On March 19, 2025 / By George DayIf we own our boats long enough and spend a lot of time aboard sailing and cruising, then most ...
On February 12, 2025 / By George DayBy Bob Osborn After 17 years of hard use, Pandora, our 2007 semi-custom, Roger Martin designed 47-foot sloop was ...
On February 5, 2025 / By AdministratorThe 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 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 does it mean to be “three sheets to the wind”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
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