Features
Spend a Season in Baja
Among its requirements, this storied U.S. West Coast destination asks of cruisers that they come full of desire-and six months or so to spend
by Beth A. Leonard
Cruising at 80
Frank Butler, for decades the energy behind Catalina Yachts, is still a force in motion
by Herb McCormick
South Pacific Memories
The mother who’s tending to her young crew hears another voice: her own, from years past
by Tania Abei
Bound for the Open Ocean
Yacht Style: The Outbound 52 is proof that comfort and speed can co-exist in a bluewater boat
by Andrew Burton
The Sailing Life
Shoreline
Tierra Del Fuego’s the spot, Michigan’s women lighthouse keepers, safety in Southeast Asia, good books, and more
edited by Elaine Lembo
On Watch
For a break from the world Wild Card’s crew seeks lonely atolls
by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Short Story
Project boats beckon, but she needs a sign
by Melanie Neale
Under Way
California’s Channel Islands draw a sightless skipper and his family
by Susan Cooper-Berg
Point of View
Ever seen foggett?
Down East, they have
by Katherine Harms
Cruising Connections
With kids aboard, the course changes
by Stacey Collins
Passage Notes
Luperon in the Dominican Republic, is both a hurricane hole and a year-round magnet
by Rick Caroselli
People and Food
A salad made with fresh and canned stores helps delay a provisioning run
by Carolyn Shearlock
Osprey’s Flight
Insight gained during the shakedown cruise outlasts the winter work list
by Wendy Mitman Clarke
Hands-On-Sailor
Doublehanded Watchkeeping
Voyaging: Seven Couples describe their systems
by Beth A. Leonard
Decked Out in New Teak
Projects: The centerpiece of this 1981 Cabo Rico’s retrofit was worth the effort
by Neville Hockley
Lift a Skirt Offshore
CW Hands on Tip: Keep blue water out of low-cut headsails with this sewn-on tab
by Andrew Burton
A Job to Steer You Right
Monthly Maintenance: To keep you on course, inspect all parts of the helm
by Steve D’Antonio
Winter Woes
Backyard Warrior: Even a wife who’s on board with the cruising plan has her limits
by Ben Zartman
Reviews
Catalina 375: An Able Sailer
Boat Review: From the keel to the shower curtain, this model hits the target
by Mark Pillsbury
J/122: Ready to Kick
Boat Review: The Johnstones designed this fast model with racing and cruising in mind
by Steve Callahan
Hanse 430e: Fast and Easy
Boat Review: This performance cruiser looks good and has a rig that’s easy to handle
by Mark Pillsbury
New Gear from Miami
Marine Electronics: At the Miami International Boat Show, floating radios, navigational aids, and a roboat rise to the surface
by Tony Bessinger
New Products: Paint, gear, and gadgets are unveiled
by Andrew Burton
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