crew of the 2004 Fountaine Pajot 60
How to Build the Right Crew for Offshore Sailing
Before setting sail, align expectations, roles, and safety plans to ensure smooth sailing and strong relationships offshore.
on-water Safety at Sea seminar
Man Overboard: What Every Sailor Needs to Know
When someone goes overboard, fast, practiced action is key. Here's how to prep your crew, gear, and boat for an MOB recovery.
Tortue 147 at anchor
Tortue 147 Rethinks the Cruising Cat
Aluminum cruising catamaran Tortue 147 debuts with rugged construction, smart systems, and long-range liveaboard capability.
Excess 11
Hybrid Option Coming to the Excess 11
Excess adds hybrid-electric propulsion to its entry-level catamaran, offering quiet cruising and extended range.
CW Boat of the Year 2025 HanseYachts test
HanseYachts Charts New Leadership Path Amid Market Pressures
HanseYachts embarks on a transformative shift as Andreas Müller acquires majority shares amidst global market challenges.
Sara Teghini at the helm of Freya
Cabbage: The Offshore Cruiser’s Secret Superfood
Crunchy, nutritious, and long-lasting, cabbage is a galley go-to for sailors provisioning for offshore or coastal cruising adventures.
Diesel Engine
How to De-Winterize Your Diesel Engine for Spring Sailing
Bring your diesel back to life with this step-by-step spring checklist to ensure reliable starts and a trouble-free season.
Sailsense Logbook
Sailsense Launches a Smarter, Simpler Logbook for Your Boat
A new digital logbook from Sailsense automatically tracks voyages, alerts, and maintenance—no manual entry required.
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Sailboats

Tortue 147 at anchor
Tortue 147 Rethinks the Cruising Cat
Aluminum cruising catamaran Tortue 147 debuts with rugged construction, smart systems, and long-range liveaboard capability.
Excess 11
Hybrid Option Coming to the Excess 11
Excess adds hybrid-electric propulsion to its entry-level catamaran, offering quiet cruising and extended range.
J/40
J/40 Reborn: A Legendary Cruiser Reinvented for a New Generation
Like father, like son. Al Johnstone’s modern J/40 follows in the award-winning wake of the original—and wins big in 2025.
Hallberg-Rassy 370 rendering
First Look: Hallberg-Rassy Set To Launch 370 Cruiser
Hallberg-Rassy unveils the 370, a 37-foot cruiser blending modern performance with classic comfort and offshore readiness.
XR41 on the water
X-Yachts Launches High-Performance Racer/Cruiser
The XR 41 combines cutting-edge technology with modular versatility to deliver optimal performance for both racing and cruising...
rendering of the Hanse 360 ST under sail
Hanse Yachts Unveils Performance-Focused Hanse 360 ST
Hanse introduces a sportier evolution of its midsize 360 cruiser, featuring new rigging, keel, and deck upgrades for more spirited...
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Hands-On Sailor

crew of the 2004 Fountaine Pajot 60
How to Build the Right Crew for Offshore Sailing
Before setting sail, align expectations, roles, and safety plans to ensure smooth sailing and strong relationships offshore.
on-water Safety at Sea seminar
Man Overboard: What Every Sailor Needs to Know
When someone goes overboard, fast, practiced action is key. Here's how to prep your crew, gear, and boat for an MOB recovery.
Diesel Engine
How to De-Winterize Your Diesel Engine for Spring Sailing
Bring your diesel back to life with this step-by-step spring checklist to ensure reliable starts and a trouble-free season.
Zinc anode underwater becoming corroded
Corrosion Confusion: Why Your Anode Advice Might Be Wrong
Misinformation about anodes is common—learn why aluminum is often the smartest, safest choice for corrosion protection.
Jamie inspecting a broken radar display
Troubleshooting Marine Electronics Aboard
Know what to do when electronics glitch offshore—troubleshooting skills can save your gear, your sanity, and even your boat.
Ring terminal
Power Check: Prevent Onboard Electrical Failures Before They Strike
Avoid fires, failures, and costly delays this summer with a spring inspection of your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems.
Removing paint from the mast
Shining Armor: 4 Years of Real-World Nyalic Mast Protection
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
Cargo Ship Sailing Through Misty Ocean at Dusk Mysterious and Powerful Industrial Transportation in Serene Landscape
The Rules That Save Lives: Common Sense is a Sailor's Best Safety Tool
It is every sailor’s responsibility to know the rules of the road and follow them, to prevent collisions and save lives.
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Destinations

Over under sea surface sharks,tropical fish and bird ,Pacific oc
Liquid Courage: Staring Down Sharks in the South Pacific
In the heart of the Tuamotus, I jumped into shark-infested waters—and found awe, peace and the power to face my deepest fear.
Father and daughter walking on the beach
Minerva Reef: An Underwater Oasis in the South Pacific
This remote South Pacific atoll anchorage offers wild, unspoiled beauty and for sailors adventurous enough to seek it out.
Scuba diving a shipwreck
7 Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Spots in Grenada
From shipwrecks to underwater sculptures, these must-visit dive sites in Grenada offer thrilling experiences for snorkelers and...
Aerial view of island in the Kingdom of Tonga
Hitch-Sailing: A Ticket to Cruising Paradise?
Hitchhiking the high seas of the Pacific as volunteer crew is an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the world.
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Cruising Lifestyle

CW Boat of the Year 2025 HanseYachts test
HanseYachts Charts New Leadership Path Amid Market Pressures
HanseYachts embarks on a transformative shift as Andreas Müller acquires majority shares amidst global market challenges.
Sara Teghini at the helm of Freya
Cabbage: The Offshore Cruiser’s Secret Superfood
Crunchy, nutritious, and long-lasting, cabbage is a galley go-to for sailors provisioning for offshore or coastal cruising adventures.
Man exercising on a sailboat
Fitness Tips for the Cruising Sailor
You don’t need a gym to stay in shape on a boat while cruising offshore—just creativity, commitment, and some basic gear.
Marina Coral
Aiming for Mexico, Part 4: The TIP Trouble No One Warned Us About
With all our preparations for cruising south of the border, we never expected to encounter this problem.
ARC’s start from the Canaries to St. Lucia
From Bluewater to Finish Line: Inside the Competitive Cruising Boom
Cruising sailors are embracing competition, thanks to faster boats, better tech, and events that blend racing with adventure.
Marissa Neely
Aiming for Mexico, Part 3: Landfall in Ensenada and a 48-Hour Surprise
After a sleepless night at sea, we made landfall in Ensenada—only to be hit with a deadline we never saw coming.
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Brokerage

Sailboat on the water at sunrise
Ode to Matsya: Classic Sailboat Seeks a New Steward
Own a piece of sailing history—Matsya, a classic Herreshoff Marlin, is ready for a new steward to cherish her timeless grace.
Bluewater cruising
How to Pick the Right Boat for Island-Hopping Bliss
BVI-based yacht broker Ted Reshetiloff shares expert tips on boat shopping, Caribbean cruising and navigating yacht ownership...
Yacht sailing in an open sea at sunset.
How to Buy a Boat: Smart Tips for Smooth Sailing
These tips for selecting the right ride will help you feel happier, safer and smarter out on the water.
Yachtr
Brokerage Platform “Yachtr” Launches
Yachtr gives brokers a new option to list their yachts, and potential buyers an intuitive platform to browse available yachts...
Annapolis Boat Show
Finding Real Joy in Boat Ownership
The happiest days in most boat owners’ lives, it turns out, have nothing to do with buying or selling the boat.
Lagoon catamaran on the ocean
Lagoon is Renovating Older Catamarans
The program is called Neo, and boats that go through it come with a new manufacturer’s warranty.
Boat show
Best Practices for Boat-Show Shopping
So many sailors make the same mistakes. Here’s how to get not only the boat you love, but also the boat you need.
Hylas 47 sailing
Pre-Owned: 1988 Hylas 47
The bluewater-capable sailing yacht Onegin offers a combination of classic design, modern amenities and exceptional seaworthiness.
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Gear & Electronics

Sailsense Logbook
Sailsense Launches a Smarter, Simpler Logbook for Your Boat
A new digital logbook from Sailsense automatically tracks voyages, alerts, and maintenance—no manual entry required.
Jamie inspecting a broken radar display
Troubleshooting Marine Electronics Aboard
Know what to do when electronics glitch offshore—troubleshooting skills can save your gear, your sanity, and even your boat.
Fore Runner RIB on the water
Four Seas Reimagines the Folding RIB
This new folding, inflatable RIB is called the Fore Runner and comes in two sizes.
Woman carrying RemigoOne
RemigoOne Electric Outboard Launches in North America
Lightweight, award-winning, and cable-free, the RemigoOne 3 hp electric outboard is now available to U.S. and Canadian boaters.
Technicians at work at Seldén Mast
Seldén Expands Carbon-Fiber Mast Production
Seldén Mast opens a new carbon-fiber production hall in France to boost output and meet rising demand for performance spars.
Koster All Weather Jacket
Helly Hansen SS25 Collection Drops
The new products arrive as Helly Hansen continues to be the official apparel provider for The Ocean Race.
Seldén Mast rig
Seldén Mast Introduces U.S. Online Store for Sailing Spare Parts
Sailors can now access Seldén Mast’s genuine parts directly online across the contiguous U.S., enhancing convenience.
Dingy on the water
Dinghy Shopping for Caribbean Cruising: What To Look For
There are lots of options for dinghies. Here’s my advice after years of Caribbean cruising and a recent tour of new boat-show...
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Le Boat chartering the Canal du Midi
Le Boat Announces “Discover France”
New for 2025, the company is offering additional experiences in the historic canals of France.
Catamaran in the gulf of Mexico
La Paz, Mexico, Open for Charter with The Moorings
Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power catamarans are available for winter 2024 departures.
Dubrovnik
Sunsail Expands Charter/Flotilla Options in Croatia and Greece
Sunsail has announced new flotilla offerings: a week’s voyage from Dubrovnik, Croatia, and a new flotilla route from Lefkas, Greece.
Aerial shot of Raiatea
Cruising Tahiti: A Party in Paradise
When someone invites you to tag along for a birthday sailing adventure in French Polynesia, well, you’ve just got to go. Right?
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