Old friends reunite on a new Fountaine Pajot catamaran and explore Charleston and the Sea Islands. The crew aboard Totem looks into replacing their current lead-based battery bank with lithium. Cruising World is putting two dozen nominees through their paces under sail this week on the Chesapeake Bay for our annual Boat of the Year contest.
Six couples assess their needs and buy very different boats for their family sailing sabbaticals. Cruising World and West Marine take to Narragansett Bay to completely re-rig Coco, a pal's Swan 36. As European boat shows make their return, the annual gathering on the French coast provides a glimpse into the post-pandemic sailboat market.
Six couples assess their needs and buy very different boats for their family sailing sabbaticals. Cruising World and West Marine take to Narragansett Bay to completely re-rig Coco, a pal's Swan 36. As European boat shows make their return, the annual gathering on the French coast provides a glimpse into the post-pandemic sailboat market.
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Our editors have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you advice on how to maintain and improve your boat's systems so that you can get the most from your hours spent out on the water. It goes without saying that sailboat owners love to sail, but there's many a skipper who gets equal enjoyment out of maintaining a vessel so that it's always ready to put to sea and a cozy safe haven in which to relax when the voyage is done.
In the midst of a pandemic, and with the fall boat shows-including the "big one, " the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland-canceled up and down the coasts, the fate of our 2021 Boat of the Year contest was very much in doubt.
But with a bit of creative thinking, some luck, and the assistance of a persistent group of builders, brokers and sailors, a fleet of 12 strong nominees emerged, and a series of terrific tests were conducted from New England to Florida.When the spray had settled, there were prizes to pass out.including one to an overall winner-a tidy, peppy French catamaran-that surprised even us.
But with a bit of creative thinking, some luck, and the assistance of a persistent group of builders, brokers and sailors, a fleet of 12 strong nominees emerged, and a series of terrific tests were conducted from New England to Florida.When the spray had settled, there were prizes to pass out.including one to an overall winner-a tidy, peppy French catamaran-that surprised even us.
The Sailing Totem blog chronicles the sailing life of the Gifford family and also offers tips and advice for new cruisers. Behan Gifford has sailed more than 60,000 miles while circumnavigating with her husband, Jamie, and their three children. Seeking a family-focused life afloat and a different kind of education for their kids, the family set off from the Pacific Northwest in 2008 aboard their Stevens 47, Totem.
Use these practical planning tips to make your next yacht charter the best sailing vacation of your life. Our charter directory features detailed listings of the world's top charter companies, sailing destinations, and more! Own a Slice of Paradise: A couple share their experience with purchasing a catamaran for charter.
The crew aboard Totem looks into replacing their current lead-based battery bank with lithium. While cruising boats from the '70s and '80s might still have a lot going for them, keeping them seaworthy can involve a long to-do list. The first step in a refit to prepare a classic Passport 40 for offshore sailing was to keep out all the unwanted water.
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