Cruising World

Cruising World is your passport for exploring the world’s coastlines and oceans while voyaging under sail. Its contributors inspire and entertain through stories, pictures and videos that underscore the beauty and adventure of sailing, while providing instruction on the disciplines of seamanship, navigation and boat handling. The Cruising World community is made up of experienced, committed sailors and boat owners. No matter their long-range sailing plans, Cruising World’s mission is to nurture their dreams with practical how-to information and stirring real-life adventure features.

The FREEDOM of ‘SOMEONE ELSE’S’ • Chartering offers something ownership never can, and the sailors who’ve figured that out are having more fun than everybody else.

Cruising World

UNDERWAY • STORIES, SAILORS and the BLUEWATER LIFE — the PASSAGE STARTS HERE

WHAT NEVER CHANGES about CRUISING • After six months ashore, I returned to my boat and rediscovered a lot of my favorite things about setting sail.

ONE STORY at a TIME • I’ve spent five years reading to children in remote communities we cruise to worldwide. It’s heartwarming how stories cross every cultural and language barrier.

GRENADA, BEYOND the ANCHORAGE • Underwater sculptures, rum distilleries and a number of excellent boatyards make this hurricane hole a must-visit island.

No OCEAN? No PROBLEM • Three hours from the nearest coastline, Fresno Yacht Club has no harbor, no clubhouse and no apologies. It’s just mountain winds, lifelong sailors and a little white burgee that’s flown in waters around the world

SHAPE-Shifter • With its open-air floor plan, numerous interior layouts and optional hybrid propulsion, the Leopard 52 catamaran offers sailors multiple versions of the cruising lifestyle.

A NEW Tack • Known for power catamarans, Aquila enters the sailing market with the 50 Sail, a bluewater cruiser backed by serious sailor pedigree and a hybrid drivetrain that ran an entire boat show on battery power alone.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BAREBOAT CHARTER • Matching your experience level to the right sailing ground is the single most important decision you’ll make.

SAIL RIGHT: MATCHING YOUR SKILL LEVEL TO THE PERFECT CHARTER DESTINATION

HOW TO PICK UP A MOORING • A 45-foot powerboat spent 30 minutes missing the mark. Here’s how to make sure that’s never you.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CHARTER SHIPMATES • Before you invite friends or family to join you on your next charter, consider these tips to avoid a mutinous vacation.

STOP SEASICKNESS BEFORE IT STARTS • With the right meds, a few smart habits and a bag of candied ginger on standby, you can save your charter vacation.

The Long Way to the Helm • How a restaurant owner from the Midwest went from passenger to bareboat skipper to charter owner, one uncomfortable lesson at a time.

RAILMEAT IN PARADISE • A cruising sailor joins a new crew for the BVI Spring Regatta and discovers that racing is more fun than she remembered.

CHARTER OPTIONS

BVI SPRING REGATTA

Capt. Mom • DECADES AFTER MY FATHER FIRST HANDED ME A JIB SHEET, I RETURNED TO THE HELM IN THE ABACOS WITH MY PARENTS RIDING SHOTGUN, A TODDLER ON THE BOW AND A LONG-DEFERRED PROMISE TO KEEP.

TWO WAYS THROUGH THE ABACOS • What we planned, and what the weather had in mind.

BROKERAGE • WHERE YOU’LL FIND the BEST USED BOATS on the MARKET

DAWN Patrol • There are a million reasons why I love crossing oceans and sailing offshore, but at the top of my long list is the 0300 to 0600 first-light watch.