From the Helm: My Moana
October 31, 2025
I was inspired to write this column when Axel and I were in the car listening to the Moana soundtrack, and I was crying cathartic
I was inspired to write this column when Axel and I were in the car listening to the Moana soundtrack, and I was crying cathartic
One cruising couple slows the pace down with a visit to this mid-Atlantic gem.
As the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival approaches its half-century mark, a look at past, present, and future of this Pacific Northwest classic.
Polynesian women are practicing the ancient art of traditional navigation and inspiring seafaring communities around the globe to do the same.
Rowing dinghies provide exercise, connection with the water,
and camaraderie — and they always start on the first pull.
Reflecting on a pivotal Pacific passage, a sailor considers the nature of her voyages ahead.
Toward evening on a summer’s day, there’s nothing like a quick spin around the harbor.
As a midocean pit stop, Bermuda’s beauty, history, congeniality, and delectable fish sandwiches make it
a hard place for sailors to leave.
Nearing the halfway mark of Falken’s passage between the Galápagos and Marquesas
Passagemaking is requires its own special set of skills.
Twenty countries sent tallships to participate in a parade of sail celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Here’s a look at the sights as New York City welcomed these iconic vessels.
From evaluating condition to pricepoint, Alan Glos shares everything you need to know to buy a used dinghy.
Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s much anticipated “maintenance manual that should have come with your boat, but didn’t,” is available now.
To celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, the international tall ship fleet is headed stateside.
A marine transformer with fun at its core.
The Cal 40 Nicole wins the St. David’s Lighthouse overall title, while Black Jack 100 takes line honors just shy of a course record. On the course: stunning scenery and a range of conditions. Off it: a scoring drama.
Good skippers manage the boat; great skippers manage the tension.
A spritely little cat that holds its own in a blow.
Analog alarms offer important feedback about how the boat is doing.
A friendly club boat with serious potential.
