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 DayIt’s the first full week of May and time for our annual update on what the coming hurricane season ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayMany thanks to the many readers who sent in comments regarding the story in last week’s Just Cruising column ...
On January 15, 2025 / By George DayYou read that right. The new MODX 70 has twin, side by side inflatable wing sails that deflate into park avenue style booms when furled. There are no ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayA new sailing documentary was released in April called Women & the Wind. It is being screened at clubs and associations in Europe and South and North America ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayThis week we heard from a student at the University of Washington regarding a scientific experiment involving a seaglider that has gone astray. She is looking for help ...
On April 30, 2025 / By George DayIn 2025, the French Wauquiez Yachts is celebrating its 60th anniversary and marking the event with the introduction of one it’s most innovative and even revolutionary designs. The ...
On April 24, 2025 / By George DayIn last week’s Cruising Compass, we ran a story about the uses of anchor trip lines and anchor buoys. Here’s a thoughtful take on the sunbect from Dick ...
On April 23, 2025 / By George DayThis winter, our friend Ronna Benjamin who is the wife of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association’s president Michael Benjamin, ate ashore at a good restaurant in the USVI, ...
On April 16, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On May 8, 2025 / By George DayYou read that right. The new MODX 70 has twin, side by side inflatable wing sails that deflate into park avenue style booms when furled. There are no ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On May 8, 2025 / By George DayIn compass navigation, what does the difference between true noth and magnetic north describe? Send your answers to ...
On May 8, 2025 / By George DayYou read that right. The new MODX 70 has twin, side by side inflatable wing sails that deflate into ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayA new sailing documentary was released in April called Women & the Wind. It is being screened at clubs ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayIt’s the first full week of May and time for our annual update on what the coming hurricane season ...
On May 7, 2025 / By George DayThis week we heard from a student at the University of Washington regarding a scientific experiment involving a seaglider ...
On April 30, 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 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 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 ParksIn compass navigation, what does the difference between true noth and magnetic north describe? Send your answers to ...
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