
Cruising Tips for April
“How far from my pulpit to the wall?”


On the wall in my office is an iconic photo of legendary Swedish sailor Magnus Olsson sailing aboard the infamous Whitbread Maxi DRUM in the

We’re broad reaching with two reefs already in the main and the breeze rapidly building. We’ve already seen gusts in the upper 20s and a

Push-Button Reefing Boats have never been easier to sail, and yet, designers and builders still strive for that extra iota or two of convenience. A

After purchasing new sails last year and installing a Tides Marine mainsail track, we decided it was time to upgrade the 45-year-old roller-reefing boom on our Allied Seabreeze 35 project boat Keewaydin.
Getting set for the first sail of the season? Here’s a quick guide to getting the best out of your furling headsail.
Traditionally, all sailboat mainsails were reefed by simply pulling down the reefing lines through cringles in the luff and leech of the mainsail, then securing the reefing pennants—often permanently attached to the mainsail—to the boom to tidy the sail up.

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.