
From Everest to the Open Ocean: Mark Synnott’s Sailing Adventure Begins
After conquering mountains and ice, explorer Mark Synnott sets sail with his family for the Marquesas and beyond.

After conquering mountains and ice, explorer Mark Synnott sets sail with his family for the Marquesas and beyond.

Despite its beauty, Micronesia remains little-known and rarely visited by cruisers—but it leaves a lasting impression.

A college student skips school for a once-in-a-lifetime offshore delivery aboard a supermaxi racing yacht.

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.

Another major ocean current, another nonexistent weather window and another ocean passage — but this one leads home.

Even for experienced offshore sailors, sometimes the hardest part of the journey is just untying the dock lines.

There’s a boatload of electronic data available online to U.S. sailors. Here are some tips for navigating your way through it all.

The most difficult part of any long ocean passage is completing it — here’s how to do so safely, efficiently and without drama.

With the right tools, resources and preparation, you can maximize your success in the art and science of bluewater sailing.

Keep these 10 things in mind, and your cruising life will be easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

With ice still blocking the way, the crew of Aventura makes the difficult decision to abandon their plans of a Northwest Passage transit.

Why take the Panama Canal to the Pacific when the Northwest Passage would do just as well?

After conquering mountains and ice, explorer Mark Synnott sets sail with his family for the Marquesas and beyond.

Despite its beauty, Micronesia remains little-known and rarely visited by cruisers—but it leaves a lasting impression.

A college student skips school for a once-in-a-lifetime offshore delivery aboard a supermaxi racing yacht.

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.

Another major ocean current, another nonexistent weather window and another ocean passage — but this one leads home.

Even for experienced offshore sailors, sometimes the hardest part of the journey is just untying the dock lines.

There’s a boatload of electronic data available online to U.S. sailors. Here are some tips for navigating your way through it all.

The most difficult part of any long ocean passage is completing it — here’s how to do so safely, efficiently and without drama.

With the right tools, resources and preparation, you can maximize your success in the art and science of bluewater sailing.

Keep these 10 things in mind, and your cruising life will be easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

With ice still blocking the way, the crew of Aventura makes the difficult decision to abandon their plans of a Northwest Passage transit.

Why take the Panama Canal to the Pacific when the Northwest Passage would do just as well?
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