Boat Reviews of Pocket Cruisers and Daysailors: Tartan 245, J/9 and Beneteau First 27
The trio of boats in the 2022 Boat of the Year Pocket Cruisers and Daysailors class could not have been cooler.
The trio of boats in the 2022 Boat of the Year Pocket Cruisers and Daysailors class could not have been cooler.
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.
Saturday’s events at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series include the popular North Sails Rally Race.
A sneak peak into the new June/July multihull issue from CW Editor Andrew Parkinson.
During a refit of the lifelines on his brigantine schooner, writer Roger Hughes discovers forming an eye splice with Dyneema is easier than splicing double braided line.
We did it for years, and can share lots of tips for how to do it right.
Elevate your photography game underway with these top camera tricks from the pros.
Serpentine belts are a game-changer, as long as you know when and how to change them in a pinch.
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.
The forward-thinking design on the C38 leaves plenty of space in the bow for an owner’s en suite stateroom with a king-size berth.
A two-year project taken on near a Lake Erie home port turns the 1975 Hallberg-Rassy Monsun Ukiyo into a cruising boat fit for the Pacific.
Rig, keel and layout options make the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 a versatile and peppy 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.
The sail from Sydney to the Gold Coast yields a feisty adventure for the Contessa 25 Skyebird.
Get up early and you are likely to see “Big Red” Steinlager 2 out in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, with students on deck getting her ready for sea.
Chagos? Madagascar? St. Helena? After 50 years of sailing, Cap’n Fatty reminisces about a few of his favorite spots.
Entering the Society Islands and other islands of the Overseas Collectivity of France on a sailboat requires cruisers to follow specific and detailed procedures.
This seasoned crew from the hospitality sector have some sage advice for hosting, including a special Mexico itinerary.
With pandemic restrictions eased, a charter crew returns to find out just how good it feels to unfurl sails once again in the British Virgin Islands.
An iconic British Virgin Islands resort plans to welcome sailors back with a soft opening over the holidays.
Plenty of anchorages along with easy provisioning and well-managed pandemic protocols make the islands a top choice for cruisers.
The islands await sailors fleeing winter, but be sure to pack flexibility, realistic expectations and an open schedule as you put together your plans.
A family takes in the cedar trees, sea lions and fluky winds on a charter vacation in the Pacific Northwest.
During a refit of the lifelines on his brigantine schooner, writer Roger Hughes discovers forming an eye splice with Dyneema is easier than splicing double braided line.
We did it for years, and can share lots of tips for how to do it right.
Elevate your photography game underway with these top camera tricks from the pros.
Serpentine belts are a game-changer, as long as you know when and how to change them in a pinch.
Elevate your photography game underway with these top camera tricks from the pros.
Armed with a few basic tools, a DIYer can refit a mast with a Harken Battcar System to make raising, dousing, and reefing the mainsail easier and safer.
The experts have spoken. These are the sailing essentials to pack inside your YETI cooler.
For the crew on Totem, an Instant Pot is worth the space in the galley—and the Giffords like the ability to set it and forget it.
Saturday’s events at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series include the popular North Sails Rally Race.
A sneak peak into the new June/July multihull issue from CW Editor Andrew Parkinson.
We did it for years, and can share lots of tips for how to do it right.
We started out doing laundry in a 5-gallon bucket. We’re glad that we upgraded.
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