DIY Boat Flooring: The Case for Cork
After falling through a rotted galley sole, the crew of Totem finds a durable, eco-friendly solution in glue-down cork.
After falling through a rotted galley sole, the crew of Totem finds a durable, eco-friendly solution in glue-down cork.
Legend Gary Jobson shares how to combine modern apps, traditional barometers, and cloud patterns for safer coastal sailing.
After a harrowing dismasting off Cape Horn, US Marine veteran Ronnie Simpson prepares for the 2027 Global Solo Challenge.
See how the crew of Avocet transformed a cramped, awkward quarter berth into a cozy, custom-built queen guest cabin.
Escape the milk run and discover the Gambier Islands, where black pearl farms, wild coffee, and remote anchorages await.
A troop of young sailors trades their smartphones for sunsets, teamwork, and seamanship during a weeklong Florida Keys trek.
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.
Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of inventive, cautious and sometimes unconventional solutions at sea.
A custom half-hull model captures the soul of a schooner, and the lifetime of sailing memories it represents.
A rare offshore passage along Australia’s Queensland coast delivers one of sailing’s perfect days: fast, balanced, and unforgettable.
We decided to add a 10-year-old to our crew. He was quickly comfortable giving us orders.
After falling through a rotted galley sole, the crew of Totem finds a durable, eco-friendly solution in glue-down cork.
Legend Gary Jobson shares how to combine modern apps, traditional barometers, and cloud patterns for safer coastal sailing.
After a harrowing dismasting off Cape Horn, US Marine veteran Ronnie Simpson prepares for the 2027 Global Solo Challenge.
See how the crew of Avocet transformed a cramped, awkward quarter berth into a cozy, custom-built queen guest cabin.
Escape the milk run and discover the Gambier Islands, where black pearl farms, wild coffee, and remote anchorages await.
A troop of young sailors trades their smartphones for sunsets, teamwork, and seamanship during a weeklong Florida Keys trek.
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.
Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of inventive, cautious and sometimes unconventional solutions at sea.
A custom half-hull model captures the soul of a schooner, and the lifetime of sailing memories it represents.
A rare offshore passage along Australia’s Queensland coast delivers one of sailing’s perfect days: fast, balanced, and unforgettable.
We decided to add a 10-year-old to our crew. He was quickly comfortable giving us orders.
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