Island Hurricane Disaster Relief
October 3, 2017
Almost a month after Irma, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, along with St. Martin and St. Barths, are cleaning up the massive devastation caused
Almost a month after Irma, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, along with St. Martin and St. Barths, are cleaning up the massive devastation caused
Vang Power A boom vang helps to control mainsail shape after the limits of the traveler have been reached. Without a vang, the boom will
When I stepped off the plane I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. However, one thing became clear, quite quickly. It was hot. I couldn’t
I was originally drawn to sailing not by the pull of the water but by the pull of land, land beyond my horizon. The idea
Paul Dyer, technical manager at Marlow Ropes, tests the effects of knots and splices on rope strength. It’s likely anyone who has ever used ropes
Contrary to popular belief, the risk of falling overboard is not at its greatest when you are battling high seas and ferocious winds. That’s when
CruiserPort returns to the 2017 Newport International Boat Show this fall with a seminar series designed for New England mariners seeking to extend their horizons.
Your dog will likely enjoy being out on the open ocean as much as you will, but just like with human passengers, safety measures must
An understanding of the effects of set and drift is vital for coastal sailors; it can make the difference between an enjoyable passage or a
A pawl on the stemhead roller acts like a ratchet—it lets you pull chain in, but prevents it from running out while you have a
Ditch the Squeaky Rope Look at the illustration and guess which rope kept me awake one night. It was, of course, the skinny one. The
A new Scandinavian deckhouse cruiser is coming to America.
Laterr tonight, Quentin Debois is expected to become the fastest person to sail a Mini Transat 6.50 solo, east to west across the Atlantic. The
While most people are shopping for cradles and bottles when expecting a baby, I was deep into researching an area that I thought was much
the Jules Verne Trophy has a new owner. Sodebo Ultim 3 has set a new record.
The risk of going overboard—and how you brief it—depends entirely on context. Mia and I were at a wedding recently in England. The bride and
There’s no straight path to boat ownership. Charter in the meantime.
This week marks the one year count down to the start of the next Ocean Race.
The Sea Tow Foundation’s 2026 life jacket loaner program is getting underway.
A cruising family revels in two seasons
of exploration in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
