News for and about cruising sailors, their regional clubs and club directory, the 100-day SpinSheet Century Club challenge, and favorite sailing destinations on the Chesapeake Bay.
Should you always wave at fellow boaters, or is it okay to skip it sometimes? ~by Steve Allan
Flying and dousing a chute in heavy air does not have to be scary. Here’s a story and some strategies to try yourself.
Seven tips from veteran passage-makers on preparing for a world circumnavigation. ~by Jessica Rice Johnson
Every day is a good day on a multihull, so here’s a little sample of a day in the life.
A 47-foot sailboat has 450 square feet of living space, making it much like a tiny house. ~by Tracy Leonard
SpinSheet Century Club members Charlie and Cathy Simon complete the Northwest Passage on their 58-foot Taswell Celebrate.
The Gucci boat was low, graceful, sturdy, shapely, sparkling with fresh paint and brightwork. The perfect boat for us, but to everything there is a season.
Free apps for long-distance cruisers who need access to reliable health resources for remote or under-developed travel areas. ~by DAN Boater/ danboater.org
When Labor Day arrives, we Chesapeake sailors are just getting started. Some of the best conditions of the year unfold from now through Halloween.