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    In no particular hurry to reach land, this sailor shares the joy he feels when he is far offshore.

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Destinations

  • Palau’s Rock Islands

    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.

    By Heather Francis posted Nov 12th, 2018
    Palau may be a small Pacific island nation, but it is ripe with opportunities to explore under sail.
  • Heiva festival

    On Watch: A Festival in French Polynesia

    The Goodlanders join in the festivities on Huahine.

    By Cap'n Fatty Goodlander posted Nov 7th, 2018
    The Goodlanders join in the annual summer festivities on Huahine, French Polynesia.
  • First light

    The Magic of Being at Sea

    In no particular hurry to reach land, this sailor shares the joy he feels when he is far offshore.

    By Cameron Dueck posted Oct 25th, 2018
    In no particular hurry to reach land, this sailor shares the joy he feels when he is far offshore.
  • Brian and Abby

    Once in a Blue Moon

    A small boat and a Gulf Stream crossing bring a hint of hope to a grieving family.

    By Jon Keller posted Oct 24th, 2018
    After the death of his wife, a man finds solace in his family's small catamaran on a journey in the Bahamas.
  • Fishing on a proa

    Help for a Pacific Island Community

    Supplies are needed to keep a traditional village sailing.

    By Claude Appaldo and Tom Zydler posted Oct 24th, 2018
    Foreign commercial fishing has devastated the traditional fishing community on Ifalik Atoll, a small village in Micronesia.

  • Cruising Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence

    With its alluring blend of wilderness, history, isles, lakes and ports, Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence is a captivating cruising ground.

    By Tom Zydler posted Oct 18th, 2018
    An experienced sailing couple spend a summer exploring eastern Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence and Bras d'Or Lake.
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How To

  • HH 66

    Modern Sailboat Navigation Stations

    No longer just a place for paper charts, the nav station is now a mobile office space.

    By Tim Murphy posted Nov 8th, 2018
    As paper charts give way to electronic chart plotters, today's boatbuilders are designing ever more creative nav stations and office spaces.
  • French press

    Making Coffee Aboard

    For most sailors, good coffee is as important as good rum. Here are the ways CW readers brew a superior cup of joe on board.

    By Lynda Morris Childress posted Nov 1st, 2018
    From French press to a handheld espresso maker, here are CW readers' favorite ways to brew coffee aboard a sailboat.

  • Dinghy Drama

    What happens when you're cruising on a tight budget and your inflatable dinghy loses its bottom? You improvise!

    By Tom Dymond posted Oct 25th, 2018
    UV rays take their toll on an inflatable tender's bottom, and a tenacious crew works to figure out a solution.

  • People and Food: Homemade Red Sauce Recipe

    Look no further for an easy and delicious pasta sauce that you can make in the galley.

    By Michael Robertson posted Oct 18th, 2018
    A recipe for an easy homemade pasta sauce to make in the galley.
  • Circlip-style retaining rings

    Checking Shift and Throttle Cables

    Keeping these cruicial mechanisms in good working order will ensure that your boat's steering works when you need it.

    By Steve D'Antonio posted Oct 10th, 2018
    Keeping shift and throttle cables in good working order will ensure that your boat's steering works when you need it.

  • Pacific Boatyards

    Extend your South Pacific cruising by hauling out for cyclone season in the islands.

    By Heather Francis posted Oct 3rd, 2018
    During several seasons of cruising the South Pacific, these sailors had good luck hauling their sailboat out in Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.
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Chartering

  • Nomad

    Gadgets to Bring on a Sailing Vacation

    A roundup of gear and electronics to make your charter vacation even more fun.

    By David Schmidt posted Aug 28th, 2018
    CW rounds up the latest electronics to bring on a sailing vacation including night vision, AIS, and Bluetooth speakers.
  • Sunsail

    Bareboat Racing Basics

    Round up your crew and charter a boat to compete in the bareboat class of one of the many Caribbean regattas.

    By David Schmidt posted Aug 23rd, 2018
    Join in the fun by chartering a sailboat to compete in the bareboat class in an upcoming Caribbean regatta…
  • Fun Rally to Catalina Island

    Looking for a more personal touch on your next sailing vacation? Try booking with a mom-and-pop company.

    Small charter companies explain how they've stayed in business for many years.

    By Elaine Lembo posted Aug 22nd, 2018
    Small charter companies explain how they've stayed in business for many years.
  • Maine Cat 38

    Maine Cat 38 Catamaran Review

    The Maine Cat 38 is a speedy cruising catamaran created for sailors who enjoy simple, fun and flat sailing.

    By Tim Murphy posted Aug 16th, 2018
    CW reviews the Maine Cat 38 catamaran.
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Learn to Sail

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    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.

  • Log on and Learn to Sail

    There’s no substitute for going for a sail, but there are plenty of tools to help you know what you’re doing when you hoist the main and grab the tiller.

    By David Schmidt posted Aug 10th, 2017
    There’s no substitute for going for a sail, but there are plenty of tools to help you know what you’re doing when you hoist the main and grab the tiller.
  • go sailing

    Broaden your Horizons with ASA

    The American Sailing Association has released a new version of its Go Sailing app, helping connect sailors and get people on the water.

    By Elaine Lembo posted May 10th, 2017
    The American Sailing Association has released a new version of its Go Sailing app, helping connect sailors and get people on the water.
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Gear

  • New Gear: Stay Connected

    Three new items to help you keep in touch at sea

    By Jen Brett posted Nov 13th, 2018
    An EPIRB, satellite communications device and a VHF for onboard communications and emergency contact.
  • Into The Raging Sea

    Book Review: Into the Raging Sea

    Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro

    By Wendy Mitman Clarke posted Nov 7th, 2018
    A book review of Into the Raging Sea, an in-depth look at the circumstances that led to the tragic sinking of the containership El Faro in 2015.

  • 2018 Cruising World Holiday Gift Guide for Sailors: Gadgets and Gear

    Have some sailors on your holiday shopping list? Check out our picks for gear and gadgets that would be appreciated by anyone who enjoys spending time on the water.

    By Jen Brett posted Nov 2nd, 2018
    Cruising World's gift picks for sailors for the 2018 holiday season.

  • Cruising World’s Eco-Friendly Gifts for Sailors 2018

    This holiday season, surprise your favorite sailor with a gift they will love while helping to preserve the oceans and waterways for the future.

    By Jen Brett posted Oct 19th, 2018
    Cruising World's list of eco-friendly gifts for sailors for holiday 2018.

  • Electronics: NMEA OneNet

    NMEA's new protocol will improve onboard network connectivity and security.

    By David Schmidt posted Oct 17th, 2018
    NMEA's new protocol, OneNet, will improve onboard network connectivity and security.
  • Nomad

    Gadgets to Bring on a Sailing Vacation

    A roundup of gear and electronics to make your charter vacation even more fun.

    By David Schmidt posted Aug 28th, 2018
    CW rounds up the latest electronics to bring on a sailing vacation including night vision, AIS, and Bluetooth speakers.
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