Hands-On Sailor

Expert advice and insightful tips for boat owners to navigate their ownership experience, maintain their vessels, and cruise with confidence and knowledge.

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.

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The Bricolage of Boating

DIY projects are about more than keeping the boat seaworthy. They’re also a way to feel part of the cruising community.

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Lost Rudder Blues

On an offshore race from Florida to Mexico, something did not go bump in the morning, but the rudder was gone nonetheless.

Maintenance

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Projects

Recipes

Sailing Education

Strictly Sail Pacific 2015

American Sailing Association

The largest and most respected sailing instruction organization in the world

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Blue Water Sailing School

An American Sailing Association certified sailing school with lessons for sailors at every experience level

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Offshore Sailing School

The school provides a full range of instruction on 40’-50’ cruising yachts, sailing and power catamarans, with US Sailing and Powerboating certification

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West Coast Multihulls

West Coast Multihulls offers sailing charters and sailing instruction aboard a fleet of modern cruising catamarans.

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Sails & Rigging

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Rerigging the Boom

Adjustments made to a Saber 30’s block and tackle and outhaul make all of the difference in sailing performance.

Sailing Green

NOAA

Deep Sea Wonders

At Wake Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is exploring the deep into better understand what lies below the surface.

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Seamanship

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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.

Brad Read

The Read Rules

Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.