People

Sailor profiles, interviews, and Q&A stories

16 sailors from eight nations participated in the 1982 BOC Challenge, bringing a diverse group of characters to the event.

A preexisting condition leads to a rapidly advancing infection in the Bahamas Out Islands—and a sudden change of cruising plans.

The best thing you can pack in your first-aid kid is enough common sense not to get hurt in the first place.

Bridge tenders might just be the unsung heroes of the waterways. Here’s a look at the daily grind from behind the VHF.

Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails are now among brands in the North family.

Meet Cruising World’s newest ambassadors, Marissa and Chris, the crew of the 1979 Cheoy Lee 41 Avocet.

When a posse of old college pals gets together for a daysail, the combo of great friends, a cool boat and a sporty breeze is pure magic.

In the shocking aftermath of Hurricane Beryl on Carriacou, a once-idyllic Caribbean island, a cruising community rallies to rebuild.

For my 80th and her 50th, I made good on a long-standing promise to teach my daughter to sail.

Today’s bareboat charter options are better than ever, even if things don’t always go exactly as planned.

After extensive upgrades, the Saga 48 Arctic Raven is ready for a new owner.

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has included 40,000 sailors throughout the years.