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A trip along the East Coast is an animal lover's delight.

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Tip of the Month: Windlass Refits: 90% Preparation, 10% Inspiration

posted Apr 3rd, 2018
Science and Sailing

A home-built schooner and her owner ply the coast conducting marine biology research.

posted Apr 23rd, 2018

Walter Adey and his wife, Karen, have spent a lifetime at sea, exploring the coast.
Another Look at the Rhodes Reliant

This classic plastic cruising boat has lovely lines and is offshore ready.

By Jim Carrier posted Apr 18th, 2018

This is a review of a 50-year-old classic sailboat.
Sailor Profile: Nike Steiger

Nike Steiger brings her singlehanded sea stories to life as a video blogger.

By Heather Francis posted Apr 17th, 2018

This is a Q&A with an accomplished woman singlehander.

Destinations

20 Beautiful Cruising Destinations

Sailing Across the Atlantic

Aboard the sailboat Hope, a skipper and crew sail in the wake of the Vikings.

By Dave Rearick posted Apr 18th, 2018

A midwest sailor fulfills a longtime dream to cross the Atlantic and sail in Northern Europe…
Wildlife Along the Intracoastal Waterway

A trip along the East Coast is an animal lover's delight.

By Kerry Pears posted Apr 16th, 2018

A cruiser describes the many species they encounter when coastal sailing.
Discover Local Customs

Cultural faux pas adds some spice to this couple's cruising life.

By Josh Holloway posted Apr 16th, 2018

On a visit to Kirabati, a sailing couple's barbecue lands them in hot water.

How To

Cheesy Eggs

Try this quick and easy breakfast recipe

By Lorraine Sulick-Morecraft posted Apr 11th, 2018

Company Eggs is an easy-to-make onboard recipe.
Spring Fitting Out Checklist for Your Boat

Use this checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season.

By Green Brett posted Apr 5th, 2018

This is a guide to maintenance that will help avoid mid-season breakdowns.
How to Install a Watermaker in a Sailboat

A small, low-draw desalinator proves to be a simple upgrade.

By Ellen Massey Leonard posted Mar 26th, 2018

The author outlines what it took to install a watermaker in her small cruising sailboat, and the benefits of doing so.

Gear

West Marine Gift Card Give Away Saturday

West Marine celebrates its 50th Anniversary by rewarding its customers.

By Cruising World Editors posted Apr 20th, 2018

The first 50 customers at each West Marine store on Saturday will receive a gift card to mark the company’s 50th anniversary.
4 Sailing Products To Keep The Party Going

From shorts to cocktails, this is a kit to make your watertime more fun.

By Jen Brett posted Apr 4th, 2018

Check out this sailing gear roundup to keep your party on the water going.
How Marine Electronics Are Installed

New instruments challenge designers to come up with better ways to display them.

By David Schmidt posted Mar 21st, 2018

A look at new electronics design trends in sailboats.

Chartering

Offshore Sailing School

posted Jul 26th, 2017

Sailing School…
Virgin Islands Charter Companies Rebound

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, sailboat vacations get back on track

By Herb McCormick posted Mar 21st, 2018

This is a report from several of the BVI's charter bases…
A Post-Hurricane Charter in the BVI

In the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes, in some ways, the British Virgin Islands will never be the same. But in other ways, they're better than ever.

By Herb McCormick posted Mar 1st, 2018

CW executive editor Herb McCormick traveled to the BVI in December 2017 for a weeklong charter on a Sunsail 41.

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Learn to Sail

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.