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Boat of the Year 2024

Top boatbuilders around the globe battle for this year's coveted Boat of the Year title.

2024 Boat of The Year Overall Winner: Jeanneau Yachts 55

Jeanneau has long enjoyed a strong reputation for building boats that sail exceedingly well. With the...

An Impressive Boat of the Year Ensemble Sets Sail

With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed...

Wild Card sailboat with Jost Van Dyke in the background

Caribbean Cruising: A Moveable Feast

In the Caribbean, colorful characters are always at play, no matter which island the party moves to next.

Outremer Sales Director at the British Yachting Awards in London

Outremer 52 Voted Multihull of the Year at 2023 British Yachting Awards

In a vote cast exclusively by the general public, the Outremer 52 topped four other worthy contenders...

vintage sailboat with white spinnaker sailing downwind

How To Jibe Like the Pros

Jibing can be a thing of beauty or a dangerous disaster. Here’s how to make sure you and your crew are...

Sailor & Galley: Home for the Holidays

No matter how far away they roam, this cruising couple’s Star Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy holiday...

ePropulsion Launches X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-Up

Conceived to deliver more than electric propulsion, the X Series touts an intelligent and integrated...

Sailboats

2024 Boat of The Year Overall Winner: Jeanneau Yachts 55

Jeanneau has long enjoyed a strong reputation for building boats that sail exceedingly well. With the...

An Impressive Boat of the Year Ensemble Sets Sail

With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed...

Outremer 52 Voted Multihull of the Year at 2023 British Yachting Awards

In a vote cast exclusively by the general public, the Outremer 52 topped four other worthy contenders...

Standout Dinghies to Bring Along on the Adventure

These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.

Destinations

Caribbean Cruising: A Moveable Feast

In the Caribbean, colorful characters are always at play, no matter which island the party moves to next.

Cruising the Southeastern Bahamian Islands

Islands such as Conception, Rum Cay and San Salvador are off the beaten path and a visit there can feel...

A Winter's Sail

It’s amazing how much a seasoned sailor can experience by setting a course outside the comfort zone.

New Cruising Grounds: Switching Home Ports From Florida to North Carolina

Leaving Florida for a new coastal home near Pamlico Sound took some time but was well worth the effort.

Chartering

Cruising World Charter Directory

Our charter directory features detailed listings of the world's top charter companies, sailing destinations and more!

Charter

Skookumchuck Narrows with Sechelt Inlet in the Background. Taken North of Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada, during a cloudy evening.

Switching Gears: Exploring British Columbia on a Grand Banks Trawler

A renowned sailor takes the helm of a Grand Banks trawler on Desolation Sound—and makes a whole new kind...

shadow-box frame of memories from the sea

Charter Life: Making Memories and Bringing Them Home

Making memories while on charter is the easy part—bringing a few home with you takes more consideration.

Back to School: Sailing Education Benefits Everyone From Beginners to Offshore Racers

The variety and scope of today’s training courses have opened up the sailing world to a broader range...

Setting Sail: Adriatic Adventures on a Flotilla Charter

On a Sunsail charter to Croatia, one crew finds plenty of reasons to raise a toast and say zivjeli to...

How-To

How To Jibe Like the Pros

Jibing can be a thing of beauty or a dangerous disaster. Here’s how to make sure you and your crew are...

Plot a Course for Captain Credentials

A weeklong in-person program is but one way to gain a US Coast Guard license to work on the water.

Monthly Maintenance: The Importance of Proper Fuel Plumbing for Diesel Engines

Good plumbing is paramount to prevent fuel-flow interruption, which can damage a boat’s engine.

On Watch: The Headaches of Haulouts

When it comes to haulouts, the nightmares we boaters endure can range from head-scratching to hilarious.

Gear

ePropulsion Launches X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-Up

Conceived to deliver more than electric propulsion, the X Series touts an intelligent and integrated...

On Watch: Tender Feelings

Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting...

Standout Dinghies to Bring Along on the Adventure

These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.

Gear Review: Navigation Apps Help You Get To Where You Want To Go

Create a portable navigation toolbox with apps from Navionics, iNavX and C-Map.

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