[October 10, 2012]
Chartering News: U.S. Coastal Bases Opened
News and notes on sailing-vacation opportunities from our September 2012 issue.
[October 9, 2012]
Editor's Log: All in It Together
When a medical emergency struck in midocean, Derk Wolmuth and his Vindo 40, Bela Bartok, got by with a little help from their friends. Actually, make that a lot of help and from quite a few friends. Editor's Log from our October 2012 issue.
[October 4, 2012]
2013 Boat of the Year Award Nominees Announced
Cruising World and Sailing World magazines announced today at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md., their nominees for the 2013 Boat of the Year awards. The BOTY awards recognize and honor the best new sailboat models introduced to the North American market.
[October 1, 2012]
New Ways to Douse the Chute
New top-down furling units from Seldén and Profurl make spinnaker handling easier.
[September 25, 2012]
Eight Bells: Betty Nissen
The Seven Seas Cruising Association mourns the passing of one of the its founders, Betty Nissen.
[September 25, 2012]
Double-Handed Crew Rescued in Indian Ocean
World Cruising Rally sailboat Ciao sank after a collision with a submerged object.
[September 20, 2012]
2012 Vacation Basin
The Vacation Basin at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD will be open October 4-8, 2012.
[September 20, 2012]
Newport's Cup Date
Nearly 30 years after its departure, America’s Cup racing made a spectacular return to its long-time Rhode Island home.
[September 20, 2012]
Piracy Defendants Blame Navy, FBI for Deaths
Lawyers for three Somali men accused of killing four Americans aboard a yacht claim the deaths resulted from actions by the U.S. Navy and the FBI.
[September 20, 2012]
Registration Is Open for ARC 2013
Popular transatlantic rally expected to attract a crowd.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
