U.S. citizens can legally take their boats to Cuba—finally! In April we brought the first American boats to Havana under our new “Rallies to Cuba: Learn the Lingo” program.
After four years of planning, and eight months living at anchor in the Florida Keys, Karen and I headed from Key Biscayne to Bimini, and docked
Only eight hours into a two-week trip, and already I was yielding to circumstance and deviating from my plan. Under a leaden sky I had
A Small, Secluded Cruising Destination In The Pacific Northwest In the far northwest section of the San Juan Island chain, three remote islands stand a world away from civilization. There are no towns, resorts, or homes of any kind on these islands. Sucia, the largest island, was bought by a group of yacht and cruising clubs in 1960 and donated to the state for use as a park. Sucia offers five different anchorages with space for 100 boats and is located 5 miles closer to the usual departure points of Bellingham, Anacortes, and Friday Harbor, Washington. The other islands in this group are Matia and Patos; all three belong to Washington State Marine Parks.
After spending a few days in Edinburgh, Scotland, with my wife I boarded a small plane and flew north to the Scottish port of Stornoway
After spending a few days in Edinburgh, Scotland, with my wife I boarded a small plane and flew north to the Scottish port of Stornoway
We all want to cruise off the beaten path at least some of the time. Getting off that path, away from marinas and other trappings
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.
