
Riding Solo: How I Learned To Love Singlehanded Cruising
Couples cruising can be fun, but it can be equally romantic just sitting by yourself at anchor under a full moon.

Couples cruising can be fun, but it can be equally romantic just sitting by yourself at anchor under a full moon.

A partner who doesn’t know enough about boating isn’t going to enjoy boating with you.

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

Arthur is heading our way as we’re anchored in Connecticut, which leaves us to play a game of “find the boat hidden in the storm radar.”
“This is home now.” That was several thousand miles ago, but my husband’s words and that first day aboard Heron, our 1981 Grand Banks Classic 42-foot

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.