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Andrew Parkinson

The Real Origin of BVI Charter

History credits Jack Von Ost with the advent of BVI charter. But there was another man before him. His name is Paul Gouin—and we sat down with him for an unexpected history lesson.

Back in the BVI

Now may be the best time in years to charter in the islands.

A Need for Speed

Editor-in-chief Andrew Parkinson reflects on the remarkable modern age of passage making.

Refit Reality

There comes a time in every older trawler’s life when her owner is consumed by the desire to spit on his palms, hoist the black flag and consider a major refit.

The Cruising Spirit

Ready to get back to cruising? In a roundabout way, the lessons of 2020 prepared us for the uncharted waters of 2021.

DIY and the IKEA Effect

There’s no greater satisfaction in a boat owner’s life than the act of pouring blood and sweat into a project worth doing.

The Bright Side

For all of our sacrifices this year for the greater good, from the maelstrom came a few important lessons for us mariners.

Playa El Zonte, Strand in El Salvador

Global Ambitions

Two decades after their first circumnavigation, Don and Anja Richards are crossing oceans again to help their son, Keith, kickstart his own cruising dream.

Selene 60

Full Circle

Why we chose to build our dream version of a Selene 60 from the keel up.

Having Fortitude

We caught up to the liveaboards at their winter roost in Southwest Alaska to chat about following your dreams and living a life less ordinary.

Star Power

A veteran sailor brings celestial navigation skills to a motoryacht’s transatlantic passage.

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