Upgrade Your Cabin: The Queen Berth Refit
See how the crew of Avocet transformed a cramped, awkward quarter berth into a cozy, custom-built queen guest cabin.
See how the crew of Avocet transformed a cramped, awkward quarter berth into a cozy, custom-built queen guest cabin.
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of inventive, cautious and sometimes unconventional solutions at sea.
Elite RORC Transatlantic navigators explain how trade winds, squalls and positioning lessons apply directly to offshore cruising passages.
When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.
Seacock inspection and service are important to ensure that any boat is ready to go cruising. Here’s how to do it right.
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
Here’s how to keep your boat smartly stocked with gear that matters, and make sure the crew knows what to do.
Prep your boat and plan with confidence as you make the annual snowbird run south to warmer cruising climes.
Pro tips and practical maintenance strategies to keep your boat’s engine healthy between haul-outs and offshore sailing.
When solar power stalls in squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.
These simple upgrades and smart tips can keep freshwater and waste components running smoothly while cruising.
See how the crew of Avocet transformed a cramped, awkward quarter berth into a cozy, custom-built queen guest cabin.
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of inventive, cautious and sometimes unconventional solutions at sea.
Elite RORC Transatlantic navigators explain how trade winds, squalls and positioning lessons apply directly to offshore cruising passages.
When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.
Seacock inspection and service are important to ensure that any boat is ready to go cruising. Here’s how to do it right.
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
Here’s how to keep your boat smartly stocked with gear that matters, and make sure the crew knows what to do.
Prep your boat and plan with confidence as you make the annual snowbird run south to warmer cruising climes.
Pro tips and practical maintenance strategies to keep your boat’s engine healthy between haul-outs and offshore sailing.
When solar power stalls in squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.
These simple upgrades and smart tips can keep freshwater and waste components running smoothly while cruising.
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