The new Northwest 55 marks the return of Northwest Yachts with a clear focus on serious adventure cruising. Designed by Steve Seaton, this rugged three-cabin motor yacht combines long-range capability, thoughtful comfort, and expedition-ready features in a refined 55-foot package.
Cruising The Bahamas comes with a new fee structure in 2026. From updated cruising permits and anchorage charges to fishing licenses, re-entry options, and AIS requirements, here’s what visiting boaters need to know before clearing in.
What if your sailboat could help pay for your cruising lifestyle? Capt. Ted Winand shares how a chance opportunity turned into years of paid sailing campaigns for major brands, proving there may be more than one way to fund life on the water.
What starts as a simple summer activity can become something much bigger. David Polakoff looks at how sailing camp shaped young campers into confident sailors, leaders, and instructors—and why learning to sail can influence far more than time spent on the water.
Choosing the right wire size aboard a boat is about more than carrying enough current. Nigel Calder breaks down ampacity, voltage drop, temperature, bundling, and other factors that determine safe conductor sizing—and explains why getting it wrong can create serious electrical hazards.
After more than 30,000 nautical miles and countless unexpected emergencies, the crew of Sailing Excelsior knows how quickly things can go wrong at sea. From snake bites and serious falls to allergic reactions, Sarah shares the lessons they’ve learned—and what every cruiser should have in their first aid kit.
The new Van den Hoven Voyager 56 Fly blends mega-yacht styling, long-range cruising capability, and family-friendly comfort in an efficient aluminum package. With three cabins, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, twin Volvo diesels, and a versatile flybridge, it’s built for serious cruising without sacrificing style.
Cruising has changed, but the reasons people are drawn to it remain the same: freedom, adventure, self-reliance, and community. David Levesque explores how the lifestyle has evolved—and why Latitudes & Attitudes continues to bring cruisers from every background together.
From crossing the Atlantic with a sextant in 1975 to navigating alongside today’s sophisticated GPS systems, David Berson explores why celestial navigation, paper charts, and traditional seamanship still deserve a place aboard every offshore vessel.
YANMAR will return to the America’s Cup as an Official Sponsor and Official Marine Sports Sponsor for the 38th edition in Naples. The partnership continues a relationship spanning more than a decade while highlighting marine innovation, performance, sustainability, and the technologies shaping the future of boating.
