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Clawing Toward Alaska
By Adam Cove I’m not sure if it was adrenaline, not wanting to fall short of my goals, or knowing this unforgiving environment could kill me. I had to keep…
Paying for Miles, Not Margaritas
By: James Evenson In my previous life as a U.S. Navy submariner, we didn't "go for a boat ride." We operated a platform. You didn’t just show up and hang…
From Ownership to Ocean Life: How a charter boat in the Seychelles quietly became our home
By Franz & Nadine : Our Days We wake up before the sun most days now. Not because we have to, but because the boat tells us it’s time. The…
Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) Now Offering Health Insurance to ALL Cruisers!
The VIPCA is proud to finally offer a comprehensive, creditable health plan with CIGNA to all cruisers, with a VIPCA membership. VIPCA insurance was previously restricted to either crew working…
Stitched Panorama
Chartering in the USVI
There’s a destination for bareboat and fully-crewed charters in the Caribbean with direct flights from over 15 cities. When you land in paradise, you’re at most a 30-minute taxi ride…
Stacking the Deck: A Mental Model for Hurricane Survival
Most sailors who’ve been around long enough already know this, at least instinctively.Boats don’t survive hurricanes because the skipper chose the “right” tactic. They survive because the skipper understood, ahead…
The Lamb and the Lion at Ginn Sur Mer
A quiet anchorage with an unfinished past—Ginn Sur Mer offers cruisers a rare mix of protection, isolation, and an unforgettable, almost surreal atmosphere.
Dock Tales: Cruising Adventures from Florida and Beyond
From Coast Guard boardings to holiday boat parades and near misses, these cruising stories prove the best moments on the water are never planned.
A New Door for Blue Moon
What started as a worn-out door turned into a full DIY upgrade—stronger, safer, and completely custom. One project that transformed both the boat and the experience.
Sabre 34 v. Express 34
Two iconic 34-foot sailboats, two completely different philosophies—comfort vs. speed. Here’s how the Sabre 34 and Express 34 stack up.