
Cruising: French Polynesia
After 18,000 miles of coastal gunkholing and passagemaking, we recently found the sweet spot of cruising life in a little square of tropical ocean. It

After 18,000 miles of coastal gunkholing and passagemaking, we recently found the sweet spot of cruising life in a little square of tropical ocean. It

Through the stress and strife of endeavoring to bring an old fireboat back to life, an owner finds higher purpose in his labor of love.

Waves are thrashing the sea ice in the western Arctic,
clearing a path for more boats to enter.

Aboard the Seahorse 52 “Liberty II,” an accountant
and an empty nester find freedom.

A voyage up the Northwest Passage proves
unrelenting, and yet, unforgettable.

A couple’s transpacific voyage provides valuable lessons for the long-range mind-set.

Living aboard is an intensity test for every couple’s skills, nerves and patience.


When my husband and I, a couple of thirtysomethings, would describe our plans to quit our jobs and go cruising, the news was almost always

The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.

The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.

All the right things, in all the right places.

Bearings from the Editor’s Desk

Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.

Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.

Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.

A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.

Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.