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 launched the new J/40, which is a sistership to the J/45 that was launched ...
On February 2, 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 DayHere’s an update on a story that we revisit from time to time for the simple reason that sailing cargo ships with auxiliary power just makes sense, particularly ...
On February 5, 2025 / By George DayBy Bob Osborn After 17 years of hard use, Pandora, our 2007 semi-custom, Roger Martin designed 47-foot sloop was in need of a refit. With moisture in some ...
On February 5, 2025 / By AdministratorThe Salty Dawg Sailing Association, in its 15th year of “Sailors Helping Sailors”, announced today that it will be hosting five (possibly six) rallies in 2025. Mike Benjamin, ...
On February 4, 2025 / By George DayThe huge marine exhibition and boat show that is running this week in Dusseldorf, Germany may be the largest indoor boat show in the world. As this is ...
On January 22, 2025 / By George DayThe Swedish builder Hallberg Rassy has a long history of building family-style cruisers in the 37-foot size range. The previous 372 was in production non-stop for 16 years ...
On January 22, 2025 / By George DayBy 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 ...
On January 15, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On February 5, 2025 / By George DayJ/Boats of Newport, RI, recently launched the new J/40, which is a sistership to the J/45 that was launched two years ago. It is always news when J/Boats ...
On February 2, 2025 / By George DayBefore reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge ...
On February 5, 2025 / By George DayWhat is a “williwaw”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct ...
On February 5, 2025 / By George DayHere’s an update on a story that we revisit from time to time for the simple reason that sailing ...
On February 5, 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 Salty Dawg Sailing Association, in its 15th year of “Sailors Helping Sailors”, announced today that it will be ...
On February 4, 2025 / By George DayJ/Boats of Newport, RI, recently launched the new J/40, which is a sistership to the J/45 that was launched ...
On February 2, 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 DayAfter spending three days at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France last September and meeting with the leaders of ...
On December 12, 2024 / By George DayMustang has long been a leader in marine safety gear and inflatable personal flotation deveices so it is news ...
On July 30, 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 DayHaving spent many months cruising and chartering in French Polynesia, we can say with enthusiasm that cruising these South ...
On September 24, 2024 / 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 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 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 a “williwaw”? Send your answers to george@bwsailing.com. A winner will be selected randomly from the correct ...
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