Returning to the Helm with Parents Aboard and a Toddler on the Bow
Decades after a father first handed his daughter a jib sheet, she returned to the helm with three generations aboard to keep a long-deferred promise.
From Tahiti, Tonga and Fiji to Vanuatu, the Cook Islands and beyond—sailing charter vacations in the South Pacific Islands offer adventures for all abilities.
Decades after a father first handed his daughter a jib sheet, she returned to the helm with three generations aboard to keep a long-deferred promise.
In the heart of the Pacific, a chance encounter with a Fijian cattleman reveals the rituals and quiet wisdom of island life.
A cruising family explores remote Tuamotu atolls, diving into wild nature, rich culture and unforgettable human connections.
Papua New Guinea’s remote shores offer an unforgettable blend of natural wonders and genuine human connections.
The Calamian Islands in the Philippines is often overlooked by world-wandering cruisers—and that’s a big mistake.
A decade of sailing through the South Pacific reveals how to stay safe and enjoy the region, even during cyclone season.
I’m writing this on our sailboat in New Zealand, bound for Fiji and beyond. This was my husband’s idea. How did I get here?
When someone invites you to tag along for a birthday sailing adventure in French Polynesia, well, you’ve just got to go. Right?
The 70-foot catamaran Saphira was years in the making for this couple who wanted the perfect boat to cruise the world.
El Niño changed the dynamics of cyclone season, leaving us hopscotching across the islands of the South Pacific for shelter.
Updated every five years, this survey is an in-depth look at where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they’re aboard, and more.
From Caribbean hot spots, to quiet anchorages at the bottom of the world, these are some of the most beautiful sailing spots on the planet.
From pirate’s rules to colorful sails, the 38th annual event was fun for all.
Cruisers headed to French Polynesia and beyond can receive a lot by giving a little.
Cruising World and Starry Horizons set out on a weeklong digital adventure to Fiji.
Know the local tides and carefully plan your entry.
Fiji’s Drua Experience works to reconnect youth with traditional sailing culture.
The ongoing pandemic continues to create uncertainties for a sailing family, but COVID restrictions don’t stop them from visiting friends and relatives back in the States.
On a journey through the South Pacific, a pair of young sailors take up freediving as a new hobby.
This welcoming, protected bay was a perfect South Pacific haven during a time of lockdown.
In a time when most other Pacific island nations were closing their borders to cruisers, Fiji figured out a way to welcome them.
Need a sailing fix while stuck in port? Try planning your dream route!
Should you set of for the South Seas this year? Well… that depends.
The COVID-19 pandemic raised some serious questions for cruisers in 2020. Here, sailors around the world share their experiences and offer insight into the possibilities during the new normal.