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 DayThe Department of Defense unexpectedly decided in June that it’s Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, which has been sharing vital ...
On July 9, 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 DayWhat is the gas used in engine room fire suppression systems? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct answers. ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayDuring the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Fountaine Pajot has grown by leaps and bounds and has continued to innovate ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayThe Dutch builder KM Yacht Builders has been building aluminum explorer-style sailing vessels since 1998 and recently announced the launch of a new Van de Stadt-designed 56-foot Stadtship ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayOn July 1, the new Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by the Bahamian parliament earlier this year, went into effect and drastically increases the fees visiting ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayHere’s an inspirational story about an intrepid British that proves the human spirit can triumph even after devastating injuries. And, it reinforces what all sailors know that sailing ...
On June 25, 2025 / By George DayIt is always news in the cruising community when Swedish builder Hallberg-Rassy introduces a new model. The brand has a well-earned reputation for building boats that truly work ...
On June 25, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayDuring the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Fountaine Pajot has grown by leaps and bounds and has continued to innovate ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayWhat is the gas used in engine room fire suppression systems? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayDuring the great multihull surge in popularity over the last 20 years, the French Builder Fountaine Pajot has grown ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayThe Dutch builder KM Yacht Builders has been building aluminum explorer-style sailing vessels since 1998 and recently announced the ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayOn July 1, the new Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill, which was passed by the Bahamian parliament earlier this year, ...
On July 9, 2025 / By George DayThe Department of Defense unexpectedly decided in June that it’s Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, which has been sharing vital ...
On July 9, 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 is the gas used in engine room fire suppression systems? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner ...
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