Cruising World’s Rendezvous for Sailors

Ready to take a break from work? The News? Home Schooling? We dug into the archives and pulled out some of our favorite stories about what you like to do most: Go Sailing.

Welcome to the Cruising World Rendezvous! Got some time on your hands? Looking for stuff to do, maybe a little entertainment, a few good sea stories from far away places? Well, when Cruising World’s editors found themselves locked down at home like everyone else, they dug into the archives to come up with some of the best stories that we’ve published in the last few years.

Here at the Rendezvous, you can visit exotic destinations, check out new and used boats, sample food and drink recipes and ponder a few projects that could make your upcoming sailing season more enjoyable.

Our advice? Mix up a sundowner, hunker down and enjoy!

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Cruising World Conversations

Wendy Mitman Clarke

A Conversation with Wendy Mitman Clarke

As part of its ongoing series, Cocktails with Cruising World, the editors sit down with cruising sailor and writer Wendy Mitman Clarke to talk about her four-year family voyage aboard their sailboat Osprey.

Hank Schmitt

Five Questions with Delivery Skipper Hank Schmitt

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, we’re taking the time to catch up with contributors and friends in the marine industry. For this installment, we’re chatting with delivery skipper Hank Schmitt, founder of the North Atlantic Rally to the Caribbean.

Reid Stowe

Five Questions for Reid Stowe

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, we’re taking the time to catch up with contributors and friends in the marine industry. For this installment, we’re chatting with artist and long-distance sailor Reid Stowe.

Andy Huang

Five Questions with Hylas Yacht’s Andy Huang

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, we’re taking the time to catch up with contributors and friends in the marine industry. For this installment, we’re chatting with Andy Huang of Hylas Yachts and Queen Long Marine.

Carolyn and Cap'n Fatty Goodlander

Five Questions with Carolyn and Cap’n Fatty Goodlander

During this time of social distancing, we’re taking the opportunity to catch up with contributors and friends in the marine industry. For this installment, we’re chatting with longtime Cruising World contributors Carolyn and Cap’n Fatty Goodlander.

Best of Cruising World

A Rogue Wave, a Rescue at Sea, then Reunited

With just 150 miles left to go of their circumnavigation, a couple is rescued from their sailboat after suffering a knockdown. Then more than a month later, they’re reunited with their boat.

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Used Boats

Leopard 38

Leopard 38

Who says a cruising cat under 40 feet isn’t big enough for comfortable accommodations? A review from our June 2010 issue.

Tartan 4300

A pair of BOTY 2008 Awards and a gusty day suit designer Tim Jackett just fine. “Boat Reviews” March 2008.

1160 catamaran

Seawind 1160

This cat will appeal to cruisers who want a well-built boat that can sail away in a hurry. From our July 2007 issue.

Hallberg-Rassy 40

With its seamanlike design, trademark windshield/dodger, 10 opening ports, and diesel heater, the Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a year-round winner.

Food and Drinks

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DIY Projects

woodwork

Restoring Shine to Woodwork

Refurbishing the tired floorboards of a classic-plastic cruiser is a time-consuming, painstaking task, but also one that’s well worth the effort.

spring cleaning

Detailing Your Deck

With an afternoon and a few supplies, you can take off a winter’s worth of grime, and get your boat’s deck and gear ready for the sailing season.

gelcoat

Restoring Your Gelcoat

If your gelcoat has lost its luster or has a few scratches and dings, most do-it-yourselfers can restore the gleam with the right products and elbow grease.

New Boats

Videos