Ellen Massey Leonard

The Far North West

Difficult sailing, traditional culture and stunning wildlife on Alaska’s Arctic coast make for an unforgettable cruise to America’s northernmost point.

By Ellen Massey Leonard

July 11, 2017

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Destinations

Sailing Totem: Sea of Cortez Sendoff

Destinations

Fiji’s Blue Lane Initiative

How To

Green Wakes: Upcycling Old Sailing Gear

Charter

Apostle Islands Sailing Charter

How To

Sailing Totem: Our Hurricane Season Plans

People

Galley Recipe: Stir-Fry Veggie Pasta with Peanut Sauce

How To

Sailboat Electrical System Upgrades

Sailboats

Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 Boat Review

Destinations

Sailing Totem: Bearing Witness to our Folly

Sailboats
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 Boat Review
With an innovative, inviting deck layout and a quick, powerful hull, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 offers the best of two worlds—both underway and at rest.
By Herb McCormick
How To
Green Wakes: Upcycling Old Sailing Gear
When a pair of foul weather bibs were no longer waterproof, this crafty sailor turned them into provisioning totes.
By Heather Francis
People
Galley Recipe: Stir-Fry Veggie Pasta with Peanut Sauce
Have some fresh veggies aboard? Try this tasty meal with an Asian twist.
By Laura Belichak
Destinations
Sailing Totem: Bearing Witness to our Folly
While the Totem crew saw plenty of natural beauty during their circumnavigation, unfortunately they saw environmental devastation as well.
By Behan Gifford
How To
13 Lessons Learned in the Southern Ocean
In this book excerpt, a seasoned (and opinionated) skipper lists 13 lessons learned on a long trip through the bottom of the world.
By Frank Blair
How To
Sailing Totem: Weather and Schedules, the Laws of Cruising
With the simple rule of “misery is optional,” the Totem crew chooses weather windows carefully.
By Behan Gifford
How To
Engine Cut-Off Switch Use Soon Mandatory
The US Coast Guard will be enforcing the use of an engine safety device to prevent dangers caused by runaway vessels.
By Mark Pillsbury
Gear
New Lightweight Electric Outboard
Torqeedo introduces a new motor for small sailboats and tenders.
By Mark Pillsbury