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Mega Expedition Begins

The Mega Expedition has begun, 24 sailboats are currently in the middle of the ocean collecting data on the Pacific Garbage Patch.

A scene from a Dauphin Island Regatta video shows conditions rapidly deteriorating. That’s when things can — and do — go wrong, and it’s also when everyone on board should be wearing a PFD.

Safe Waters?

Mark Pillsbury reflects on the growing safety of our sport, and the easily avoidable mishaps that can occur when sailors don’t take safety seriously.

From left, Caroline Emmott, Anke Ludwig, Ali Millman, Jemma Ingham, Kate Stoddard, Jo Bayles and skipper Sophie O'Neill.

Queen of the Fastnet

Fastnet Queen Millman takes on iconic yacht race with Uk’s only all-female sailing school, Girls For Sail.

I think there's something caught on the rudder!

Tips for New Cruisers

Whether you are a new cruiser or a seasoned passagemaker, these words of wisdom from an experienced sailor are something to ponder as you cast off.

This fish sculpture, created by South ­African surfers during a Volvo Ocean Race stopover, is fetching, until you realize it was crafted from discarded garbage that washed up on the beach.

Ocean’s State

Cruising World‘s executive editor Herb McCormick weighs in on the state of the world’s oceans.

The Mayflower II is settled into her home for restoration, Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT.

Restoring History

Two historical organizations have teamed up with one goal: to restore the Mayflower II.

Sail: Majesty at Sea

Photographer Drew Doggett explores the beauty of two of sailing’s most iconic classes, the J Class and the 12-Meter.

Mega Expedition Begins

The Mega Expedition has begun, 24 sailboats are currently in the middle of the ocean collecting data on the Pacific Garbage Patch.

A scene from a Dauphin Island Regatta video shows conditions rapidly deteriorating. That’s when things can — and do — go wrong, and it’s also when everyone on board should be wearing a PFD.

Safe Waters?

Mark Pillsbury reflects on the growing safety of our sport, and the easily avoidable mishaps that can occur when sailors don’t take safety seriously.

From left, Caroline Emmott, Anke Ludwig, Ali Millman, Jemma Ingham, Kate Stoddard, Jo Bayles and skipper Sophie O'Neill.

Queen of the Fastnet

Fastnet Queen Millman takes on iconic yacht race with Uk’s only all-female sailing school, Girls For Sail.

I think there's something caught on the rudder!

Tips for New Cruisers

Whether you are a new cruiser or a seasoned passagemaker, these words of wisdom from an experienced sailor are something to ponder as you cast off.

This fish sculpture, created by South ­African surfers during a Volvo Ocean Race stopover, is fetching, until you realize it was crafted from discarded garbage that washed up on the beach.

Ocean’s State

Cruising World‘s executive editor Herb McCormick weighs in on the state of the world’s oceans.

The Mayflower II is settled into her home for restoration, Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT.

Restoring History

Two historical organizations have teamed up with one goal: to restore the Mayflower II.

Sail: Majesty at Sea

Photographer Drew Doggett explores the beauty of two of sailing’s most iconic classes, the J Class and the 12-Meter.

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