Wild Card sailboat with Jost Van Dyke in the background
Caribbean Cruising: A Moveable Feast
In the Caribbean, colorful characters are always at play, no matter which island the party moves to next.
Outremer Sales Director at the British Yachting Awards in London
Outremer 52 Voted Multihull of the Year at 2023 British Yachting Awards
In a vote cast exclusively by the general public, the Outremer 52 topped four other worthy contenders...
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How To Jibe Like the Pros
Jibing can be a thing of beauty or a dangerous disaster. Here’s how to make sure you and your crew are...
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Sailor & Galley: Home for the Holidays
No matter how far away they roam, this cruising couple’s Star Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy holiday...
EPropulsion-X-Series
ePropulsion Launches X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-Up
Conceived to deliver more than electric propulsion, the X Series touts an intelligent and integrated...
Split bay aerial view, Dalmatia, Croatia
Part-time Cruising Fits My Lifestyle
When I was 60, I decided to embrace a lifestyle of commuter cruising. Fifteen years later, it’s still...
Fatty with family on a dinghy
On Watch: Tender Feelings
Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting...
Conception Island
Cruising the Southeastern Bahamian Islands
Islands such as Conception, Rum Cay and San Salvador are off the beaten path and a visit there can feel...

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Outremer Sales Director at the British Yachting Awards in London
Outremer 52 Voted Multihull of the Year at 2023 British Yachting Awards
In a vote cast exclusively by the general public, the Outremer 52 topped four other worthy contenders...
Lammina AL 9.5 dinghy
Standout Dinghies to Bring Along on the Adventure
These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.
Canada’s Kogaluk River
To Name a Boat: The Art and History of My Many Vessels
Two brothers find meaning in the past during a voyage with their 91-year-old father and his newest, unnamed...
Excess 14 Catamaran
Sailboat Review: Light and Lively Excess 14
The Excess 14 catamaran stepped up and delivered a punch, despite nearly calm conditions, providing a...
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Wild Card sailboat with Jost Van Dyke in the background
Caribbean Cruising: A Moveable Feast
In the Caribbean, colorful characters are always at play, no matter which island the party moves to next.
Conception Island
Cruising the Southeastern Bahamian Islands
Islands such as Conception, Rum Cay and San Salvador are off the beaten path and a visit there can feel...
Coupeville, Washington
A Winter's Sail
It’s amazing how much a seasoned sailor can experience by setting a course outside the comfort zone.
Oriental, North Carolina
New Cruising Grounds: Switching Home Ports From Florida to North Carolina
Leaving Florida for a new coastal home near Pamlico Sound took some time but was well worth the effort.
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Cruising World Charter Directory

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Skookumchuck Narrows with Sechelt Inlet in the Background. Taken North of Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada, during a cloudy evening.
Switching Gears: Exploring British Columbia on a Grand Banks Trawler
A renowned sailor takes the helm of a Grand Banks trawler on Desolation Sound—and makes a whole new kind...
shadow-box frame of memories from the sea
Charter Life: Making Memories and Bringing Them Home
Making memories while on charter is the easy part—bringing a few home with you takes more consideration.
Navigation on a map
Back to School: Sailing Education Benefits Everyone From Beginners to Offshore Racers
The variety and scope of today’s training courses have opened up the sailing world to a broader range...
Drone overhead of Hvar
Setting Sail: Adriatic Adventures on a Flotilla Charter
On a Sunsail charter to Croatia, one crew finds plenty of reasons to raise a toast and say zivjeli to...
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How-To

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How To Jibe Like the Pros
Jibing can be a thing of beauty or a dangerous disaster. Here’s how to make sure you and your crew are...
Tim Murphy
Plot a Course for Captain Credentials
A weeklong in-person program is but one way to gain a US Coast Guard license to work on the water.
Pipe-to-hose adapter
Monthly Maintenance: The Importance of Proper Fuel Plumbing for Diesel Engines
Good plumbing is paramount to prevent fuel-flow interruption, which can damage a boat’s engine.
Goodlander with Max-Props
On Watch: The Headaches of Haulouts
When it comes to haulouts, the nightmares we boaters endure can range from head-scratching to hilarious.
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EPropulsion-X-Series
ePropulsion Launches X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-Up
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Fatty with family on a dinghy
On Watch: Tender Feelings
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Lammina AL 9.5 dinghy
Standout Dinghies to Bring Along on the Adventure
These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.
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Gear Review: Navigation Apps Help You Get To Where You Want To Go
Create a portable navigation toolbox with apps from Navionics, iNavX and C-Map.
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