Destinations

Strider in the Carribean

A Rumble Below

Our sailboat was not entirely cooperative as we tried to make our way from Bequia to St. Lucia.

Africa

Madagascar

First Impressions: Madagascar

Arriving on the northern coast of this Indian Ocean island after years of sailing in the pacific, a sailing family dives into a whole new world.

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Antarctica

Antarctica

Voyage to Antarctica

The passage on Pelagic Australis from Chile to Antarctica was nothing short of mind-bending, but the rewards were worth the ordeal.

Bahamas

Canada

Sunrise sailing at Montague, Prince Edward Island

The Long Way Around

Experienced freshwater sailors from the Great Lakes had a lot to learn while cruising to the Atlantic and down to Maine.

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Caribbean

Virgin Anchorages guidebook

Sailors’ Helpers

These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.

Strider in the Carribean

A Rumble Below

Our sailboat was not entirely cooperative as we tried to make our way from Bequia to St. Lucia.

Big Atlantic wave over Portuguese cost

Riders on the Storm

Experts say we’re in the middle of an active hurricane season. Those of us who lived through Hugo know the hell this forecast portends.

Europe

Mexico

Jamie Gifford sanding in his boat

State of Our Totem

Although there are days when progress feels minuscule, we’ve crossed major milestones in our refit.

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South America

South Pacific

Saphira on a bluewater passage

A Dream Takes Flight

The 70-foot catamaran Saphira was years in the making for this couple who wanted the perfect boat to cruise the world.