Ready or Not?
“Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
“Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
We’re excited, nervous, giddy, and grateful. We have an excellent vessel, a fantastic crew, and a heck of a ride ahead.
Join the National Women’s Sailing Association at the 12th annual conference, June 1, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Meet and share with other women who love sailing and want to challenge themselves by trying something new.
Seamanship | A shorthanded passage in bad weather underscores the importance of a vigilant watch.
It’s not always easy for couples and shorthanded crews to remain vigilant, which makes it especially important to plan ahead.
Resources abound for sailors interested in prepping for offshore, with many schools offering packages under way and custom-tailored by instructors whose skill levels and ongoing experience influence the curricula they offer.
Heading offshore? Make a plan to attend one of these info-packed sessions.
While not as popular as they once were, running backstays may still be a worthy addition to your rig.
Adding an inner forestay and staysail will give you the sail plan you need for beating along in a blow.
An owner and cruiser assesses his options for crossing that one last ocean, and in the end, he decides to find a ride for his boat.
An unexpected squall will find an improperly furled jib and take a toll in a hurry. Hands-On Sailor from our January 2013 issue.
After four years of full-time cruising, the Clarkes share the gear and equipment that have been worth their salt aboard Osprey. ‘Hands-On Sailor’ Seamanship from the January 2013 issue of Cruising World.
“Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
We’re excited, nervous, giddy, and grateful. We have an excellent vessel, a fantastic crew, and a heck of a ride ahead.
Join the National Women’s Sailing Association at the 12th annual conference, June 1, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Meet and share with other women who love sailing and want to challenge themselves by trying something new.
Seamanship | A shorthanded passage in bad weather underscores the importance of a vigilant watch.
It’s not always easy for couples and shorthanded crews to remain vigilant, which makes it especially important to plan ahead.
Resources abound for sailors interested in prepping for offshore, with many schools offering packages under way and custom-tailored by instructors whose skill levels and ongoing experience influence the curricula they offer.
Heading offshore? Make a plan to attend one of these info-packed sessions.
While not as popular as they once were, running backstays may still be a worthy addition to your rig.
Adding an inner forestay and staysail will give you the sail plan you need for beating along in a blow.
An owner and cruiser assesses his options for crossing that one last ocean, and in the end, he decides to find a ride for his boat.
An unexpected squall will find an improperly furled jib and take a toll in a hurry. Hands-On Sailor from our January 2013 issue.
After four years of full-time cruising, the Clarkes share the gear and equipment that have been worth their salt aboard Osprey. ‘Hands-On Sailor’ Seamanship from the January 2013 issue of Cruising World.
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