Exploring the Chesapeake Bay’s Storied Past
If you’re cruising or chartering with a diverse group, especially with kids, you know it’s not all about the sailing, and that you must mix
If you’re cruising or chartering with a diverse group, especially with kids, you know it’s not all about the sailing, and that you must mix
On a cold and misty day Aventura passed through the Bering Strait, which separates North America and Asia, Alaska and Siberia. That dreaded name of
Yes, you read that right! The Intracoastal Waterway is indeed a sailor’s paradise. Last October we left Hampton VA as part of SAIL’s ICW Snowbird
The Irish Cruising Club’s Cruising Ireland says West Cork has “a benign and comely coastline,” and so it has. We were thrilled—my wife, Judy, and
In the history of maritime exploration, no other part of the world has proved to be more difficult and has taken longer to conquer than
Cruising guide authors Mark and Diana Doyle, co-leaders of the upcoming SAIL Magazine Snowbird Rally, continue their eight-part tour of the Intracoastal Waterway. In this
Long known for it’s glamorous Hollywood visitors and luxurious accommodations, St. Barthelemy in the French West Indies has turned over a new leaf in recent
Like many sailors, my wife, Cristina, and I cruise our local waters on the Chesapeake every chance we get. Like many sailors we have also
Paul & Sheryl Shard, cruisers extraordinaire As producers of the award-winning “Distant Shores” TV series, Paul and Sheryl Shard have cruised more than 100,000 miles
We are slicing south through the Bahamas on a warm March day, sailing on a delicious close reach flying a full mainsail, a staysail and

By Lesley O’BrienIllustrated by Emmett DonovanOrange Kitty Kreative, $18.95 This is a fun new story about Marco, “a rough-around-the-edges former street cat turned sailboat captain.”

Pictou, Nova Scotia’s replica historic tall ship Hector relaunched this week after a lengthy refit.

An artfully unconventional build from Slovenia is designed for true bluewater sailors.

Alli Bell and her crew will receive the King Kalakaua trophy.

Bryon Ehrhart’s Juan K-designed 88-footer, Lucky, has won the Barn Door Trophy.

Without challenges we wither, and sailing serves them up regularly, making it the supreme teacher.

Another fuel pump failure leads to an engine rebuild, this time on the hook.

The fleet couldn’t have wished for better conditions at the start of the 363-mile ocean race.

As the first competitors eye their approach Hawaii, Stan Honey talks strategy.

Living champagne dreams on a Top Ramen budget — and how you can do it too.