Cruising: Mooring Pirates
November 4, 2019
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
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
It is with great sadness that we read of the murder of New Zealand cruiser Alan Culverwell, and the attack on his family, by criminals
Quick-Release Offshore Safety Developed for the Volvo Ocean Race, Spinlock’s Deckvest Vito inflatable lifejacket includes a host of features designed for sailing to the far
Boat Oversight In a world where you can track your friends’ locations in real time and stream yourself live on the internet, it should come
Good to Go? The boat’s in the water, the rig has been tuned, and you’re ready to go off on your first summer cruise. There
As with so many other things on our 1987 Pearson 39-2 project boat, the lifelines looked to be original equipment. Made of vinyl-coated 3/16in 7×7
Are you really safer tethered to your boat? It’s something I’ve wondered about ever since I first started sailing offshore. The received wisdom is you
Dock water hoses can be seen connected to lots of boats in marinas, and my 45ft schooner, Britannia, had the system built-in from the original.
The United States Coast Guard requires that all boats operating in coastal waters or on the high seas carry a selection of visual distress signals.
I often get asked about safety and security on charter, and most of the time I shrug and say it’s a matter of common sense,
From evaluating condition to pricepoint, Alan Glos shares everything you need to know to buy a used dinghy.
Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s much anticipated “maintenance manual that should have come with your boat, but didn’t,” is available now.
To celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, the international tall ship fleet is headed stateside.
A marine transformer with fun at its core.
The Cal 40 Nicole wins the St. David’s Lighthouse overall title, while Black Jack 100 takes line honors just shy of a course record. On the course: stunning scenery and a range of conditions. Off it: a scoring drama.
Good skippers manage the boat; great skippers manage the tension.
A spritely little cat that holds its own in a blow.
Analog alarms offer important feedback about how the boat is doing.
A friendly club boat with serious potential.
The lure of early-season boating is a beast with two heads.
