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With the right inventory on board, these sails add serious performance to the multihull cruising experience.
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With the right inventory on board, these sails add serious performance to the multihull cruising experience.
The newest performance-cruising catamarans are light and quick, with efficient daggerboards and powerful, precise sail plans–and a history, culture and presence all their own.
A good sailing school can prepare anyone for a bareboat charter or a switch to the liveaboard life.
Fatty Goodlander knows how to keep a nervous crew member calm: by keeping them busy—and never allow talk of launching the liferaft.
The pandemic taught many people that cruising without quitting work is a real possibility.
James Frederick’s 32 days alone across the Pacific included 1,000 miles without a rudder.
Studying the shells on the world’s beaches adds an extra dimension to cruising life.
A couple enjoy the Keys on their Nor Sea’ 27 as part of their path around the Great Loop.
With the right inventory on board, these sails add serious performance to the multihull cruising experience.
The newest performance-cruising catamarans are light and quick, with efficient daggerboards and powerful, precise sail plans–and a history, culture and presence all their own.
The 12-passenger VOYAGE 590 catamaran—judged the Best Charter Boat in Cruising World’s 2022 Boat of the Year contest—blends luxury crewed-charter amenities, uncommonly comfortable accommodations and formidable sailing performance, all within 60 impeccably engineered feet of waterline.
The Grand Soleil 44 is stunning to look at, sails like the proverbial witch, and, without a doubt, earned the title of 2022 Boat of the Year Best Performance Cruiser.
During and in the four days immediately following the US Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland, the Cruising World judges inspected and sailed on 27 boats vying for recognition.
Our editors have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you advice on how to maintain and improve your boat’s systems so that you can get the most from your hours spent out on the water.
Are you ready to get out there again? For many stir-crazy sailors, distant blue waters are beckoning after a tumultuous couple of years. A charter in the Bahamas, BVI or the Med may be just what you need.
A couple enjoy the Keys on their Nor Sea’ 27 as part of their path around the Great Loop.
Two buddy boats set out to find the best lobster roll in New England.
David Kilmer finds his adventures aboard his Beneteau 36 Liberte turn mere spots on the charts into cherished memories and stories.
The latest book from American Sailing covers all things related to dinghies and outboard engines.
A good sailing school can prepare anyone for a bareboat charter or a switch to the liveaboard life.
Whether you have a family that’s new to sailing or are an old salt who’s ready to try a new cruising ground, a Sunsail flotilla sailing vacation in the Mediterranean might be just what you need.
Are you ready to get out there again? For many stir-crazy sailors, distant blue waters are beckoning after a tumultuous couple of years. A charter in the Bahamas, BVI or the Med may be just what you need.
The 12-passenger VOYAGE 590 catamaran—judged the Best Charter Boat in Cruising World’s 2022 Boat of the Year contest—blends luxury crewed-charter amenities, uncommonly comfortable accommodations and formidable sailing performance, all within 60 impeccably engineered feet of waterline.
After a massive rebuild following 2017’s Hurricane Irma, the beloved BVI destination is once again open for business.
The latest book from American Sailing covers all things related to dinghies and outboard engines.
A good sailing school can prepare anyone for a bareboat charter or a switch to the liveaboard life.
It’s hard, and it’s totally worth it. Here are some tips to help you clear this hurdle.
Maintenance and inspection of exhaust systems helps avoid expensive damage to diesel engines.
The experts at Imtra have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about electric anchor windlasses and answered them for you.
With the right inventory on board, these sails add serious performance to the multihull cruising experience.
Comfortable to wear and easy to use and service, these personal flotation devices provide a big first step toward boating safety.
There are seemingly endless options for LED lights on your boat, so how do you choose?
Fatty Goodlander knows how to keep a nervous crew member calm: by keeping them busy—and never allow talk of launching the liferaft.
The pandemic taught many people that cruising without quitting work is a real possibility.
James Frederick’s 32 days alone across the Pacific included 1,000 miles without a rudder.
Studying the shells on the world’s beaches adds an extra dimension to cruising life.
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