The Case for the Compass
April 29, 2026
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
Battery technology is improving and expanding. There’s a lot in the works that is promising.
Radar has daytime advantages. Here’s how to make the most of them.
The event takes place from May 12-16, 2026.
Many chartplotters have built-in features that can be used for observing the surroundings.
It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.
The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
Great Lakes Cruising Story: Family, Failures & Perseverance
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
Boats designed with these appendages, as well as retrofitted models, enjoy a wealth of benefits.
Oftentimes, we go overboard when trying to please everyone.
