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  • Hanse 418

    Boat Review: Hanse 418

    The Hanse 418 displays a fine balance with sharp modern style and spirited sailing performance.

    By Mark Pillsbury posted Apr 11th, 2019
    A boat review of the Hanse 418.
  • Craneway Pavilion

    Attention West Coast Sailors!

    The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show sets sail April 4 to 9 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California.

    By Mark Pillsbury posted Mar 28th, 2019
    Sailors on the West Coast should head to the Pacific Sail and Power Show, April 4-9, 2019, at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California.

  • Boat Review: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319

    The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a cool entry-level cruiser or ideal for skippers looking to downsize.

    By Herb McCormick posted Mar 28th, 2019
    Cruising World Boat of the Year judges test the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319.
  • Grand Large

    Boat Review: Dufour 360 Grand Large

    From stem to stern, the Dufour 360 Grand Large benefits from a well-thought-out design.

    By Mark Pillsbury posted Mar 21st, 2019
    Cruising World Boat of the Year judges test the new Dufour 360 Grand Large.
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Destinations

  • Paradise Found in Palau
    A stay in Palau, a tiny island nation in the western Pacific, provided some much needed respite to a pair of weary sailors.
  • Mt. Beattie

    A Tasmania Sailing Adventure

    Excitement awaits on a voyage along Tasmania's southern coast.

    By Kevin Green posted Apr 18th, 2019
    A pair of old sailing friends plan an adventure along the southern coast of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    The Draw of New Zealand

    Fatty and Carolyn are once again enchanted by one of their favorite cruising grounds, New Zealand.

    By Cap'n Fatty Goodlander posted Apr 11th, 2019
    Fatty and Carolyn Goodlander land in New Zealand after crossing the Pacific, and once again are smitten with its charms.
  • Croker Island

    Sailing Lake Huron's Northern Shores

    A Great Lakes cruising ground turns out to be the perfect float plan for a couple of grandparents-to-be.

    By Fred Bagley posted Apr 3rd, 2019
    Author Fred Bagley and his wife discover that revisiting Lake Huron’s northern shores proves to be the perfect float plan for a couple of grandparents-to-be.

  • Pacific Dreams

    Raroia, an oval-shaped atoll in the Tuamotus, has the dreamy look of a desert island.

    By Joanna Hutchinson posted Apr 3rd, 2019
    There are around 80 islands and atolls making up the Tuamotus, which originally formed from volcanoes that rose up high above sea level.
  • Pyewacket

    The Fun Race to Hawaii

    The Pacific Cup yacht race, which starts in San Francisco and ends in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, has something for sailors of every stripe.

    By Ronnie Simpson posted Mar 27th, 2019
    In addition to the impressive fleet of raceboats, the Pacific Cup has an active, dedicated cruising class.
  • Rideau River

    Canal Cruising, Canadian Style

    For a change of pace, a band of sailors try a fresh-water Canadian holiday on the Rideau Canal.

    By Mark Pillsbury posted Mar 20th, 2019
    Sailors charter a canal boat for a journey along Canada's Rideau Canal.
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How To

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    Selling Your Boat in Australia

    Considering selling your boat in Australia after cruising the Pacific? Familiarize yourself with the red tape first.

    By Robin Urquhart posted Apr 18th, 2019
    Familiarizing yourself ahead of time with the red tape of selling a boat in Australia will ensure a smooth transaction.
  • Sweet potato fries

    People and Food: Seared Sweet-Potato "Fries"

    A savory, spicy snack.

    By Colleen Ellison Wareing posted Apr 18th, 2019
    Making an experimental spicy, savory treat with some items lying around our Hunter 31.
  • Jahn Tihansky

    Standing Rigging Inspection

    How to inspect and monitor your spar and its fittings to keep the rig safe, stout and perpendicular.

    By Ralph Naranjo posted Apr 11th, 2019
    Here’s how to inspect and monitor your spar and its fittings to keep the rig safe, stout and perpendicular.
  • 1963 Allied Seawind 30

    Sweat, Tears and Fiberglass

    A refit of an old sailboat brings a couple to the limits of their sanity and finances.

    By Jordan Wicht posted Apr 10th, 2019
    A young couple wraps up an arduous three-year refit of their 1963 Allied Seawind 30.
  • Ed Buffkin

    Baker Aboard

    "The fact that he bakes on a 1992 Italian-built sailboat with a propane tank that requires a constant eye and no watermaker only adds to the mystique of the final product."

    By Suzanne Wentley posted Apr 3rd, 2019
    Baker Ed Buffkin crafts extraordinary breads in the humble galley of his 30-foot sloop.

  • Taking Better Underwater Photos

    Try these tips to capture great shots of sea life.

    By Robin Wright posted Mar 28th, 2019
    Try these tips and techniques to capture great shots of sea life during your cruising adventure.
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Chartering

  • San Blas and Pearl Islands

    April 2019 Chartering Update

    Monthly update on the charter industry.

    By Elaine Lembo posted Apr 18th, 2019
    Charter editor Elaine Lembo shares news and deals on sailing vacation opportunities.

  • Going Electric on Charter

    Voyage Charters now offers a 48-foot catamaran powered by electric drives at their base in the BVI.

    By Elaine Lembo posted Apr 1st, 2019
    Wanting to go green on your next sailing vacation? Voyage Charters in the BVI has an electric Voyage 480 cat available.
  • Rideau River

    Canal Cruising, Canadian Style

    For a change of pace, a band of sailors try a fresh-water Canadian holiday on the Rideau Canal.

    By Mark Pillsbury posted Mar 20th, 2019
    Sailors charter a canal boat for a journey along Canada's Rideau Canal.

  • Sailing Cuba's Jardines de la Reina

    Two old sailing buddies charter a catamaran in Cienfuegos for a long-awaited cruise of the remote southern coast of Cuba.

    By Bill Barton posted Mar 13th, 2019
    Old sailing friends charter a catamaran in Cienfuegos for a journey to Cuba's Jardines de la Reina and the historic town of Trinidad.
  • Coastal Chile

    March 2019 Chartering Update

    Monthly update on the charter industry.

    By Elaine Lembo posted Mar 7th, 2019
    Monthly update on the charter industry.

  • Charter Update From the Miami International Boat Show

    New destinations and boats await vacation sailors for 2019.

    By Jen Brett posted Feb 21st, 2019
    At the 2019 Miami International Boat Show new charters announced by Moorings, Marine Max and Dream Yacht Charters…
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Learn to Sail

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    Learning to Sail

    A recovering powerboater earns some sailing chops during a learn-to-sail course at Offshore Sailing School.

    By Jon Whittle posted Feb 27th, 2019
    A recovering powerboater earns some sailing chops during a learn-to-sail course at Offshore Sailing School.

  • App of the Month: Sailing Challenge

    Go sailing anywhere? With this app - you can!

    By Jen Brett posted Nov 21st, 2018
    The Sailing Challenge app is a fun way to brush up on sailing skills and go for a sail anywhere. It's available on mobile devices as well as desktops.
  • Sailing book

    Best Learn to Sail Books

    Whether you're new sailing or just want to fill in some information gaps, these books can help.

    By Jen Brett posted Aug 27th, 2018
    CW picks three great books to round out your sailing knowledge.
  • Cockpit coursework

    A Learn-to-Sail Adventure

    This weeklong certification cruise through New England showcases the latest in hands-on sail training.

    By Tim Murphy posted Aug 13th, 2018
    A weeklong certification cruise to Shelter Island and Martha's Vineyard, including two overnight passages, showcases the latest in hands-on sailing instruction.
  • BWSS's Gib'Sea 43 in the Virgin Islands

    Blue Water Sailing School Opens in December

    Learn to sail - this winter - in the USVI

    By Elaine Lembo posted Nov 7th, 2017
    Learn to sail - this winter - in the USVI with Blue Water Sailing School.

  • Racing 101

    Whether it’s a fun regatta or a weekend race to benefit a favorite charity, knowing a few basic rules and tactics will help you enjoy sailing against others.

    By Gary Jobson posted Aug 21st, 2017
    Whether it’s a fun regatta or a weekend race to benefit a favorite charity, knowing a few basic rules and tactics will help you enjoy sailing against others.
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Gear

  • Off Watch: Sailors' Bookshelf

    Recently, we've received a slew of new titles penned by authors with strong connections to Cruising World.

    By Herb McCormick posted Mar 21st, 2019
    Herb McCormick takes a look at some new books by authors with strong connections to Cruising World.
  • Raymarine

    Weather Routing Software for Sailors

    Software products and online services greatly improve the odds of avoiding Mother Nature's unpleasantries at sea.

    By David Schmidt posted Mar 14th, 2019
    Weather forecasting technology is available for cruising sailors on a variety of platforms and price points.

  • What's New in Marine Electronics for 2019

    From updated chart software and augmented reality to easier networking, there is plenty of innovation happening in the world of navigation and communication electronics.

    By David Schmidt posted Feb 20th, 2019
    From updated chart software and augmented reality to easier networking, there is plenty of innovation happening in marine electronics for 2019.

  • Raymarine Axiom UAV App for DJI Mavic Pro Drones

    A new toy for every boater who wants an eye in the sky

    posted Feb 1st, 2019
    A new toy for every boater who wants an eye in the sky…
  • Furuno FCV588 RezBoost Fish Finder

    Furuno FCV588 RezBoost Fish Finder

    Extend your scope of vision with higher resolution and sharper imagery

    posted Feb 1st, 2019
    Extend your scope of vision with higher resolution and sharper imagery…
  • CrewWatcher

    CrewWatcher

    Create a virtual safety net with these small beacons

    posted Feb 1st, 2019
    Create a virtual safety net with these small beacons…
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