On Watch: Advice for Heavy Weather Sailing
With several circumnavigations under his belt, Cap’n Fatty shares his simple advice for sailing in big winds and seas.
With several circumnavigations under his belt, Cap’n Fatty shares his simple advice for sailing in big winds and seas.
It’s a simple question with a very complex answer!
Learning how to understand the information on GRIB weather maps will help you to know the conditions to expect.
The Cruising Club of America’s online outline for what skippers need to do to foster a culture of safety aboard their vessels is recommended browsing for every boat owner.
The first rule of seamanship is not to fall overboard, but if you do, it’s imperative that you’ve given some thought to getting back aboard.
With poorly charted lagoons and plenty of coral heads, the beautiful atolls of the South Pacific require preparation, caution and polarized sunglasses to safely explore.
Recruited at the last minute for a trip through the Canal, a sailor learns the ropes of how to pass through the locks.
For old salts and newcomers alike, a Safety at Sea Seminar is the place to learn offshore sailing best practices.
A longtime voyager shares what she loves about night watches and tips to help make yours better, too.
With good preparation, a little patience and a solid plan, the sail south down the East Coast of the US for the winter can be the best part of the trip.
This basic list of do’s and don’ts will ensure a relaxed and happy sailing vacation for all.
Shortening sail at the appropriate wind speed will help keep boat and crew in sync with the conditions.
With several circumnavigations under his belt, Cap’n Fatty shares his simple advice for sailing in big winds and seas.
It’s a simple question with a very complex answer!
Learning how to understand the information on GRIB weather maps will help you to know the conditions to expect.
The Cruising Club of America’s online outline for what skippers need to do to foster a culture of safety aboard their vessels is recommended browsing for every boat owner.
The first rule of seamanship is not to fall overboard, but if you do, it’s imperative that you’ve given some thought to getting back aboard.
With poorly charted lagoons and plenty of coral heads, the beautiful atolls of the South Pacific require preparation, caution and polarized sunglasses to safely explore.
Recruited at the last minute for a trip through the Canal, a sailor learns the ropes of how to pass through the locks.
For old salts and newcomers alike, a Safety at Sea Seminar is the place to learn offshore sailing best practices.
A longtime voyager shares what she loves about night watches and tips to help make yours better, too.
With good preparation, a little patience and a solid plan, the sail south down the East Coast of the US for the winter can be the best part of the trip.
This basic list of do’s and don’ts will ensure a relaxed and happy sailing vacation for all.
Shortening sail at the appropriate wind speed will help keep boat and crew in sync with the conditions.
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