
Cruising the Dutch Coastline
Sailing the “Standing Mast Route” Through The Netherlands


The morning our diesel engine experienced a runaway started like any other. We were headed out of Monterey Harbor on our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41,

One family treks off the beaten path, on the lookout for some truly special encounters with nature.

The Bar Keeper’s Friend It doesn’t matter what a class act your boat is, I’ll bet the builders let a few so-called stainless steel bolts

Living champagne dreams on a Top Ramen budget — and how you can do it too.

Nearing the halfway mark of Falken’s passage between the Galápagos and Marquesas

Passagemaking is requires its own special set of skills.

When Friction is Your Friend Changing engine oil filters has always been a bit of a battle for me. They tighten up in use, and

People ask me a lot if I want to go cruising full time again. And I think, sure. Sure I do. I want to live

Hang on Tight! Moving aft from the foredeck on a windy day, have you noticed a sort of no-man’s land between the mid-deck where coachroof

A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.

I’ve been racing aboard a new boat this summer, and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about crew dynamics and what makes a good teammate.

How em-trak’s new X100 is simplifying communication and safety at the helm.

America’s longest running regatta for adaptive sailors took place last weekend in Chicago’s Burnham Park Harbor.

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

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

The Everglades Challenge is a race, an adventure, and a test of character all at once.

Why one sailor went back in time one hundred years to find the perfect boat.

Low-power ideas for keeping your boat well-ventilated in the dog days of summer.

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.