Cruising Archive

  • Feeling Blessed

    In every sailor's cruising grounds there is the favored getaway, birthplace of summer legends. In southern California, we're talking Catalina. More

  • Personal Bests

    The upsides of the Ditch, from a serial commuter's viewpoint. More

  • Avoid a GPS-induced incident

    Even with near-flawless GPS technology, you must be able to deal with the potential for operator error. More

  • Muddling Towards Golden Gate

    Mike Petrie talks about his first time cruising on the california Coast in 1976 aboard a 31-foot Mariner ketch. More

  • A Year Afloat With The Family

    Seven people, a 50-foot boat, a North Atlantic circle, and a story to tell. More

  • Chartplotter Protocols

    The chartplotter is a wonderful navigational tool, but as with most electronic devices, there are limits. More

  • The True Meaning of a Lifetime Sport

    People are taking up sailing at all ages. More

  • Sailing for Science

    Sailors for the Sea and the Pacific Science Center will circumnavigate the Americas to build awareness about the ocean environment. More

  • Attack in South America

    A couple are attacked on their boat at the Marina de Caraballeda. More

  • Concern over EPIRB Phase Out

    Australian officials worry about the impact of the satellites serving 121.5 MHz EPIRBs going offline in February, in the middle of their boating season. More