
Book Review: Rope, How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization
By Tim Queeney (304pp, St. Martin’s Press, $27.00) In ancient times man responded to the urgent need for food, transportation, and trade by building all

By Tim Queeney (304pp, St. Martin’s Press, $27.00) In ancient times man responded to the urgent need for food, transportation, and trade by building all

I was crewing aboard a boat named Breskell, a 51ft cutter-rigged, cold-molded, mahogany sloop. We were voyaging from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Port Townsend, Washington,

Every crewmember on a boat should know how to coil and accurately throw a 50-foot length of 1/2″ dock line. Skippers who will be asking new crewmembers to throw a dock line to someone on a fuel dock should show them how to do it well before the moment arrives. Throwing a line is not hard to learn, but the skill does need to be practiced. A good throw can save the day during a
Tame the mess in your cockpit, organize those halyards up on the mast and preserve your dock lines with Robship’s expanded collection of rope bags, cockpit gear bags and rope protectors.
Your ropes and lines are a very important part of your boat’s inventory. Mark Corke offers some advice on cleaning and care.

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.