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Purchasing a Charter Yacht

One thing nobody really expected when the pandemic hit last year was skyrocketing boat sales. Power and sailboats alike have sold like hotcakes in all

Your First Day on Charter

A charter isn’t like most other vacations. It takes a good deal of pre-arrival strategizing and loads of onsite tactical execution if it’s to be

Cruising: Mooring Pirates

When I was a younger man, with less money and a stronger back, I was a regular anchoring snob. Free parking, I believed, is a

Charter Insider: News and Deals

It has been a good decade for chartering. Boats have been refreshed, new bases added, new differentiating “products” have been introduced, and it’s easier than

Charter News: Checkout Tips

I like to pay special attention during my charter checkout because from years of learning the hard way, I’ve come to realize that the time

Boat interior

Boat Review: Aquila 50 Sail 

While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has

Photo Courtesy of Jenny Wight, American Sailing

ASA Adopts Savvy Navvy

The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings. 

sailboats sailing into a sunset

Tricolor Trial

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. 

Women sailing a boat

Do We Still Need Women’s Regattas?

A recent post titled Why I Cringe Over Female-Only Sailing Events caused a stir online. After sailing in last week’s Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge, Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan weighs in.  

Sailboat racing course

117th Chicago Mac

250 boats squared off last week on Lake Michigan’s famous 333-mile course and found the full spectrum of race conditions awaiting them.

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