Tricolor Trial
July 22, 2026
When sailing on a micro budget, the ability to troubleshoot is a priceless skill, as Chuck Hawley discovered on one shakedown cruise back in 1979.
When sailing on a micro budget, the ability to troubleshoot is a priceless skill, as Chuck Hawley discovered on one shakedown cruise back in 1979.
You climb from your berth and start the stove for coffee, warming the cabin. You check your position, looking out the ports as the sun
Our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41, Avocet, was anchored in Morro Bay during the worst storm system the state of California had seen in two decades.
A classic racing yacht, three weeks at sea, and eight crewmates you’ve never met. What could go wrong?
I wrote recently about my ongoing project to redesign the mast and sailplan on our family boat, a 1971 OE 36 called Spica. I’ve agonized
If you’re not going out after dark, you’re missing out on magic.
The Cruising Club of America has announced its 2025 awardees. The highest honor, the Blue Water Medal for “exceptional seamanship and adventure by amateur sailors,”
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Even a rainy day can’t cast a shadow over Jeanneau’s latest midsize cruiser.
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A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.
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