The Cape Verde Islands – More than just a pitstop
Often overlooked by sailors, the Cape Verde Islands offer incredible anchorages, vibrant culture, and unforgettable cruising experiences. This guide shares why it’s worth staying longer.
Check Your Position Accuracy if using Starlink with Pads and Mobile Devices
SUMMARY OF THE ISSUE When connected to Starlink WiFi, iPhones and iPads showed a consistent position error of 600+ feet – enough to place the vessel on the wrong side…
Cruising With Kids — And Why You Can Too
Cruising with kids may seem overwhelming, but for some families, it’s the most rewarding way to live. This article explores real life onboard, from education to daily routines, and why you don’t have to wait to start.
There’s this Place: St. Mary’s, Georgia
While cruising America’s Great Loop, some of the most memorable destinations are the ones slightly off the main route. Just five miles off the ICW, St. Marys, Georgia welcomes boaters with protected waters, oak-lined streets, friendly docks, and a walkable downtown full of local shops, breweries, and restaurants that make visitors feel instantly at home.
Learning the Rhythm
Modern life moves fast, but time at sea changes everything. Offshore, the rhythm of daily life is set by weather, light, and distance instead of schedules. Living aboard teaches sailors to value resources, maintain their boats, and rely on practical gear that earns its place onboard—lessons that stay with them long after returning to land.
Blue sailing yacht seen from below, with part underwater, clear blue sky and water.
Bronze vs. Marelon Thru-Hulls: Which Should You Trust Below the Waterline?
Choosing the right thru-hull material can directly impact your boat’s safety. A retired U.S. Coast Guard officer compares bronze and Marelon, breaking down strength, corrosion resistance, ABYC standards, and real-world maintenance considerations to help you decide what belongs below your waterline.
ê—ƒ From East Tennessee to Sailing
Growing up in landlocked East Tennessee, Isaac Moody never imagined sailing would become part of his life. What began as a simple love for the water during a beach vacation soon turned into an obsession that led him down the sailing rabbit hole—discovering local lakes, a sailing club, and eventually his own Catalina 25.
Voyages of Agape
Nearly a decade ago, Rachel and her husband cast off from California aboard their Tayana 42 in search of adventure. What began as a five-year sabbatical evolved into full-time cruising in French Polynesia, importing their boat, building a life around conservation and diving, and eventually transitioning to a Leopard 46 catamaran to continue their island journey.
ê—ƒ Is This the Most Beautiful Yachtie Welcome in the World?
After a tough Coral Sea crossing, a yacht drops mooring in remote Roderick Bay in the Solomon Islands—only to be greeted by dugout canoes, hand-decorated coconuts, and a village welcome unlike anything experienced before. From football with local kids to a floral farewell feast, this is cruising at its most human and unforgettable.
We Bought a Boat in Southeast Asia with No Experience
After grinding through long shifts in the Australian mines, Camille and Jesse traded steel-cap boots for bare feet and bought a 39-foot Jeanneau in Malaysia—with zero sailing experience. What followed was a crash course in storms, self-reliance, community, and building a life afloat in Southeast Asia.
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