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Cruising Shot of the Week
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Cruising Shot of the Week 0Sailing the 1983 Nauticat 43, S/V Calainë, along the eastern side of Gibraltar. Photo by Heidi Cook. ...
Just Cruising With George Day
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Just Cruising with George Day 0Frenchman Charlie Dalin Wins the Vendee Globe Race
At dawn on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025, French solo sailor Charlie Dalin crossed the finish line off Les ...
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Up Front
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UP FRONT 0Readers React to the Abandonment of Time Aut at Sea
Many thanks to the many readers who sent in comments regarding the story in last week’s Just Cruising column ...
Dock Talk
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Dock Talk 0
Is any place in the Eastern Caribbean safe from Hurricanes?
By Bob Osborn After the catastrophic hurricane Beryl swept a path of destruction through the SE Caribbean last June, cruisers are rethinking their summer storage plans. For cruisers ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Catalina 426 Hits the Cruising Sweet Spot
In today’s sailing and boatbuilding environment, it may be hard to believe that at one point Catalina Yachts was the world’s leading builder of sailboats in sizes from ...
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Dock Talk 0
Saba: The Caribbean’s Hidden Gem
Some 25 miles west of Antigua and down wind, four islands lie off the cruising beaten path and therein lines their allure. Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts and Saba ...
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Dock Talk 0
The Remarkable Voyages of John Voss Circa 1901
While most sailors have heard of Joshua Slocum and his famous solo circumnavigation aboard his sloop Spray, many will have never heard of the Canadian John Voss, who ...
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Dock Talk 0
New Book Skip Novak On Sailing a Sailing Treasure
Skip Novak may be the world’s most experienced offshore and high latitude sailor. He completed four Whitbread Round the World Races, sailed countless other shorter distance races and, ...
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Lessons Learned on First Transatlantic Passage
Here’s a gripping story from British sailor and author Ben Good recounting his first North Atlantic crossing. The boat was the 60-foot ex-Clipper sloop Rubicon 3. The crew ...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Survey Question of the Week
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Question of the Week 0Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
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WHAT’S NEW AT BLUE WATER SAILING THIS WEEK
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Dock Talk 0Is any place in the Eastern Caribbean safe from Hurricanes?
By Bob Osborn After the catastrophic hurricane Beryl swept a path of destruction through the SE Caribbean last June, ...
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Boat Reviews 0Catalina 426 Hits the Cruising Sweet Spot
In today’s sailing and boatbuilding environment, it may be hard to believe that at one point Catalina Yachts was ...
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Just Cruising with George Day 0
Frenchman Charlie Dalin Wins the Vendee Globe Race
At dawn on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025, French solo sailor Charlie Dalin crossed the finish line off Les ...
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Question of the Week 0
Survey of the Week
Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
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Mindbender 0Mindbender
How far away is the visible horizon when you are standing on deck with your eyes 10 feet above ...
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UP FRONT 0
Readers React to the Abandonment of Time Aut at Sea
Many thanks to the many readers who sent in comments regarding the story in last week’s Just Cruising column ...
LAUNCHES
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Boat Reviews 0
Dutch Builder Contest Introduces 63CS Couple’s Cruiser
Now 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 ...
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Boat Reviews 0
Innovative Wauquiez 55 Center-Cockpit Cruiser
Wauquiez, 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 ...
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Boat Reviews 0
New Solaris 55 to Mark Builder’s 50th Anniversary
Solaris 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 ...
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Boat Reviews 0
LM 46: Cold-Molded Comfort, Modern Performance
There’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 ...
TECH TALK
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Boat Reviews 0Innovative, Recyclable and Award-Winning Weekender from Grand Soleil
After spending three days at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France last September and meeting with the leaders of ...
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Dock Talk 0Mustang Introduces New Hydrostatic Offshore Inflatable PFD
Mustang has long been a leader in marine safety gear and inflatable personal flotation deveices so it is news ...
COOL THINGS TO DO
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Cool Things to Do 0Sail Caribbean Teaches Life Skills as Well as Seamanship
This is a bit of a plug for an ASA summer program for teens but we know the program ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Race to Alaska Changes to Biennial Format in 2026
The Race to Alaska, known as R2AK, announced in March that the engineless sailing event from Port Townsend, WA ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Sail Libra for Authentic Blue Water Experiences
There’s no better way to learn the ropes of blue water sailing and passage making than to jump on ...
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Cool Things to Do 0Safety at Sea Seminars Save Lives
If you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
Charter Chatter
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Charter Chatter 0Chartering in French Polynesia Tops Our List
Having spent many months cruising and chartering in French Polynesia, we can say with enthusiasm that cruising these South ...
BOAT RAT’S TIP OF THE WEEK
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Problems with Paint Application Q & A
The Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Dinghy Security
As the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Winterizing Your Engine
An important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to ...
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Boat Rat's Tip of the Week 0Tiller vs. Wheel
Tiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest ...
FOR THE HUNGRY CREW
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For the Hungry Crew 0Easym Healthy Baked Salmon
(lecremedalacrumb.com) – All you need to have the start of a healthy dinner is salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic, ...
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For the Hungry Crew 0Baileys S’mores
Welcome to 2024 and why not let the celebration continue a little bit more. This recipe from baileys.com makes ...
MINDBENDER
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Mindbender 0
Mindbender
How far away is the visible horizon when you are standing on deck with your eyes 10 feet above ...
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