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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.

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Making Memories

The steel-hull Nightfall, designed by William Garden, connects generations of this family through a love of cruising.

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A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer

Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, talks about Aspen’s proa hull designs and adventure cruising on his own creations from the Arctic to the Sea of Cortez.

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Shape-Shifter

With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.

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North by Northwest

This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.

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The Real Deal

To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.

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Roaming (Dock) Holiday

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.

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