How to Stay Calm and Survive Onboard Emergencies at Sea
Veteran sailor Jimmy Cornell shares how staying calm and prepared can turn onboard emergencies into survivable events.
Veteran sailor Jimmy Cornell shares how staying calm and prepared can turn onboard emergencies into survivable events.
Before setting sail, align expectations, roles, and safety plans to ensure smooth sailing and strong relationships offshore.
It is every sailor’s responsibility to know the rules of the road and follow them, to prevent collisions and save lives.
Smart timing and weather-savvy planning make the Thorny Path to the Caribbean smoother—and even enjoyable.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
Turn strong winds into exhilarating sailing adventures with expert tips on preparation, boat handling, and keeping control.
Three women embrace chaos, camaraderie and learning how to fly a spinnaker on a 750-mile wilderness race to Alaska.
After I realized why everyone on deck was shouting, I feared that my plan to sail for Cape Horn was scuttled.
Some seamanship lessons are harder to learn than others, but in the end, having common sense offshore is always the key.
After years of watching the water—and everything on and around it—I have found that these techniques often work best.
Experts say we’re in the middle of an active hurricane season. Those of us who lived through Hugo know the hell this forecast portends.
Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.
Veteran sailor Jimmy Cornell shares how staying calm and prepared can turn onboard emergencies into survivable events.
Before setting sail, align expectations, roles, and safety plans to ensure smooth sailing and strong relationships offshore.
It is every sailor’s responsibility to know the rules of the road and follow them, to prevent collisions and save lives.
Smart timing and weather-savvy planning make the Thorny Path to the Caribbean smoother—and even enjoyable.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
Turn strong winds into exhilarating sailing adventures with expert tips on preparation, boat handling, and keeping control.
Three women embrace chaos, camaraderie and learning how to fly a spinnaker on a 750-mile wilderness race to Alaska.
After I realized why everyone on deck was shouting, I feared that my plan to sail for Cape Horn was scuttled.
Some seamanship lessons are harder to learn than others, but in the end, having common sense offshore is always the key.
After years of watching the water—and everything on and around it—I have found that these techniques often work best.
Experts say we’re in the middle of an active hurricane season. Those of us who lived through Hugo know the hell this forecast portends.
Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.
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