Sailboat Review: Grand Soleil 44 Performance
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 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.
A look at varnish and varnish alternatives for modern cruising sailors.
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.
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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.
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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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