Sailing the 1983 Nauticat 43, S/V Calainë, along the eastern side of Gibraltar. Photo by Heidi Cook. ...
On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy ParksJ/Boats of Newport, RI, recently announced the introduction of the design for the new J/40, which will be a ...
On July 23, 2024 / By George DayCruising Compass Readers Have Spoken: Coppercoat Really Works
This spring, Cruising Compass surveyed its readers to ask what antifouling coating they go back to year after year because it works so well. These are knowledgeable sailors and veteran boat owners, so their experience matters. We’re proud to say that the Coppercoat’s antifouling system finished third, right below two other much cheaper brands. Many readers left comments with the survey that echoed this one from Mark. M in San Diego: “I’ve had Coppercoat on my boat for six years and it still works perfectly.”
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In Last week’s Just Cruising column, I asked the question of whether or not, in this age of advanced ...
On June 4, 2024 / By George DayLeave it to Larry Graff and his team at Aspen Catamarans to bring out a rigid dinghy that breaks the design mold for yacht tenders. That’s just what ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayIn December 1565, the Spanish galleon San Juan lay at anchor in the small harbor at Red Bay on Canada’s Labrador coast. Her hold held 1,000 barrels of ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayOn July 10, the Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced that two bodies had washed ashore in a life raft on Sable Island, which lies 180 miles ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayThe BoatUS Foundation announced recently that it is accepting proposals from qualified organizations to fund the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from coastal and inland waterways. ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayJuly 5, 2024 — Today, the Salty Dawg Sailing Associatiion’s president Bob Osborn made the announcement and said, “The rally will have starting locations in St. Martin in ...
On July 9, 2024 / By George DayAs the Danish company Gori, which makes Gori Propellors, approaches its 50th anniversary, it’s worth taking a few moments to reflect on just how much the invention of ...
On July 9, 2024 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On July 22, 2024 / By George DayJ/Boats of Newport, RI, recently announced the introduction of the design for the new J/40, which will be a sistership to the j/45 that was launched two years ...
On July 23, 2024 / By George DayJ/Boats of Newport, RI, recently announced the introduction of the design for the new J/40, which will be a ...
On July 23, 2024 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On July 22, 2024 / By George DayWhat is the period of a set of waves? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be ...
On July 22, 2024 / By George DayLeave it to Larry Graff and his team at Aspen Catamarans to bring out a rigid dinghy that breaks ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayIn December 1565, the Spanish galleon San Juan lay at anchor in the small harbor at Red Bay on ...
On July 16, 2024 / By George DayOn July 10, the Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced that two bodies had washed ashore in a ...
On July 16, 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 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 May 15, 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 DayIf you are looking for an eco-friendly cruising boat that checks a lot of the right boxes, Vaan Yachts of The Netherlands might be your next stop. The ...
On May 8, 2024 / By George DayThe Fountain Pajot-Dufour Yachts Group, based in France, has become one of the largest builders of sailing yachts, multihulls ...
On April 24, 2024 / By George DayThe Orca satellite and chart plotter system designed for tablets and smart phones to replace the integrated systems from ...
On April 16, 2024 / 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 DayIf you and your crew are planning to enter offshore events or rallies this year, or will be making ...
On April 17, 2024 / By George DayThe Moorings announced this week that the charter company has opened a new base in La Paz, Mexico. La ...
On June 19, 2024 / By George DayThe 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 ParksAn important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to ...
On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy ParksTiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest ...
On November 30, 2023 / 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 is the period of a set of waves? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be ...
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