South Pacific Stories and Fiction

A number of noted authors found inspiration in the South Pacific.

By Michael Robertson

June 25, 2018

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Chartering Update Fall 2020
BVI reopening, sailing vacation deals, and more!
By Elaine Lembo
Destinations
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a young family takes a break from long voyages and finds joy staying put in a small bay in Mexico.
By Andy Cross
People
Galley Recipe: Mac-and-Cheese with Tomatoes
Looking for the ultimate comfort food after a day on the water? This macaroni and cheese recipe can easily be prepared in the galley.
People
Sailing Totem: Beat the Heat in the Sea of Cortez
The Totem crew offers tips for staying cool when cruising in hot weather.
By Behan Gifford
Gear
Employees Acquire Harken
Marine hardware manufacturer Harken, which is based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, becomes an employee-owned company.
By Courtesy Of Harken
Sailboats
Elan Impression 45.1 Boat Review
The all-new Elan Impression 45.1 benefits from a larger cockpit and generous amounts of living space.
By Mark Pillsbury
How To
Brewing Beer on a Boat
Beer can be hard to find when cruising remote atolls in the Pacific, so this pair of sailors took up homebrewing from their sailboat.
By Birgit Hackl
Destinations
Nick of Time
Cruisers turn racers in the biennial Van Isle 360 race around Vancouver Island.
By Becca Guillote