What to Consider in a Bluewater Cruiser
February 22, 2016
Here are some things to consider if you’re looking for a bluewater cruiser to point toward the horizon When it comes to choosing a cruising
Here are some things to consider if you’re looking for a bluewater cruiser to point toward the horizon When it comes to choosing a cruising
As the great singlehanded sailor Harry Pidgeon once said: “You can sail for one day, right? Ocean sailing is just sailing day after day after
I am amused by some of the running-rigging trends I’ve seen at boat shows lately, one example being this fashion wherein all working lines must
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A Stern anchors, or kedges, are used to moor bow-to the shore. Drop the anchor three or four boatlengths out and then gently motor in
The hardest thing about buying a used fiberglass sailboat is keeping your head straight. With a new boat you (in theory, at least) get what
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