Liveaboard Sailing, Sailboat Chartering, Sailboat Reviews and More

AquaChocks: Secure Tender Storage, Simplified

DAVCO's innovative AquaChocks system offers a revolutionary solution for tender storage.

Every boat owner with a diesel should know how to do these five essential tasks on their engine.

Unraveling Efficiency: Diesel vs. Electric Propulsion

While electric propulsion is environmentally friendly, diesel engines may prove more efficient and practical in certain situations.

Passage Report: Sailing Totem Finds Aloha

This passage from Mexico to Hawaii aboard our 47-foot Stevens, Totem, brought us some surprises.

More, Bigger, Better: The Modern Charter Experience

Bareboaters who want an evolved charter experience now dominate the scene, in many cases leading the industry to improve worldwide.

Practice Makes Perfect

These sailing techniques can help your crew improve substantially, whether you practice alone or with another boat.

cinnamon toast on plate with apple slices

Sailor & Galley: An Uplifting Breakfast

Whether you’re a dedicated sleeper, an early riser or a morning grump, this sweet treat will start your day on the water off perfectly.

Cruising Panama: Two Weeks in the Darién

We arrived at Panama's Darién province ready to make memories. We left still wondering about its mysteries.

Sailboats

New Sailboat Brand: Mishi Yachts

Yonca Shipyard in Turkey plans to unveil details of the Mishi 102 at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Sailboat Review: HH Catamarans HH44

The performance oriented HH44-SC cruising catamaran has one hull in the water and the other flying rapidly toward tomorrow.

Sailboat Review: 2 Sportboats We Love

This pair of multihulls, the Astus 20.5 trimaran and the Xquisite 30 Sportcat, promise fun days on the water.

Sailboat Preview: Windelo 50 Yachting

This updated version of the model that first appeared in 2019 adds upgrades and a reimagined layout.

Sailboat Preview: Linjett 36

This is the 10th model to come from Linjett Yachts in Sweden since the yard was established in 1973.

Windelo 54 Named Multihull of the Year

The sailing catamaran earned the honor in the Premiere category at the International Multihull Show.

Hands-On Sailor

5 DIY Basics For Your Diesel Engine

Every boat owner with a diesel should know how to do these five essential tasks on their engine.

Unraveling Efficiency: Diesel vs. Electric Propulsion

While electric propulsion is environmentally friendly, diesel engines may prove more efficient and practical in certain situations.

Practice Makes Perfect

These sailing techniques can help your crew improve substantially, whether you practice alone or with another boat.

DIY Tips for Repairing Nonskid

Do-it-yourselfers have a lot of good choices nowadays for refurbishing a nonskid surface.

Shaft Bearing Maintenance Tips

When it comes to keeping shaft bearings shipshape, alignment can be tricky, leading to premature failure of this important part.

When the Wind Goes Light

These tips and tricks will help you get to your next waypoint and keep everyone’s morale from sinking.

Boat anchored in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

How We Built Our Own Bulwarks

Building bulwarks was no small project, but it greatly enhanced our boat’s looks as well as our sailing experience.

How to Keep Your Windlass Working For You

It's important to think about a maintenance schedule to guard against windlass failure.

Destinations

Cruising Panama: Two Weeks in the Darién

We arrived at Panama's Darién province ready to make memories. We left still wondering about its mysteries.

A World Away: Cruising the Tobago Cays

In the Grenadines, simply cruising from one island to the next can bring you a completely different experience.

A Dream Takes Flight

The 70-foot catamaran Saphira was years in the making for this couple who wanted the perfect boat to cruise the world.

Selling My Soul? A Lifelong Sailor Dabbles in Diesel

I barely averted an existential crisis as I swapped my usual monohull ride for a weeklong spin on a Moorings power catamaran.

Cruising Lifestyle

Passage Report: Sailing Totem Finds Aloha

This passage from Mexico to Hawaii aboard our 47-foot Stevens, Totem, brought us some surprises.

Sailor & Galley: An Uplifting Breakfast

Whether you’re a dedicated sleeper, an early riser or a morning grump, this sweet treat will start your day on the water off perfectly.

Farewell to an Antarctic Legend: Rolf Bjelke

Rolf Bjelke’s daring adventures aboard SY Northern Light opened Antarctica to sailors worldwide.

Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts: How You Can Help

How folks can donate and how sailors can help transport items.

Gary Jobson To Talk U.S. Prospects in Upcoming World Sailing Competitions

Hall of Fame sailor, TV commentator to present on Olympic Games, America’s Cup at The Sailing Museum.

Caribbean Safety Briefing

Have you thought about what options you would have ready if an intruder boarded your boat in the night?

Brokerage

For Sale: 2015 Dufour 500 GL

“Well-loved” Madame Geneva ready to set sail with new owner.

For Sale: 2005 Tayana 48

Viking boasts great performance and easy sailing with a shorthanded crew.

For Sale: 2015 Catalina 355

This lightly used classic Catalina 355 is ready to set sail with a new captain.

SOLD: 1998 Hinckley 51

Cherished classic Airborne features major upgrades after refit.

For Sale: 2019 Lagoon 40

Currach is a one-owner 2019 build that has been in New England waters since its launch.

For Sale: 1983 Little Harbor 44

Wellington Yacht Partners is selling a 1983 Little Harbor 44, a well-maintained example of the Hood-designed series.

ACY Yachts Expands to the West Coast

Atlantic Cruising Yachts has become the official Fountaine Pajot sailing and power catamaran dealer for California.

For Sale: 2017 Leopard 48

Tried-and-true, this Leopard 48 from The Moorings brokerage fleet could be your next new-to-me sailing catamaran for $489,000.

Gear & Electronics

AquaChocks: Secure Tender Storage, Simplified

DAVCO's innovative AquaChocks system offers a revolutionary solution for tender storage.

Pro-Grade Sailing Eyewear

Vallon teams with Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia for glasses made from recycled fishing nets.

PredictWind Introduces PredictCurrent App

This app gives sailors a quick-view dashboard for wind, current, wave and tide height data.

How to Keep Your Windlass Working For You

It's important to think about a maintenance schedule to guard against windlass failure.

Musto’s MPX Impact is Made for Offshore

The MPX Impact Gore-Tex Pro sailing jacket and trousers from Musto are made with D3O in key places.

Awlgrip Unveils 3D Color Visualizer

On the Awlgrip website, the 3D Color Visualizer helps boaters find the perfect color for their boat.

Weems & Plath Introduces BrightWind

BrightWind is the latest addition to the OGM Series of LED navigation lights.

FLIR Announces Garmin Integration of Maritime Thermal Monitoring

Garmin integration will allow users to deploy the system seamlessly, without needing a separate display taking up valuable helm...

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