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.


Dominica is lush, clean, and jaw-droppingly beautiful at every turn. Long, lanky waterfalls cascade off towering, emerald mountains all over the island.
Provisioning for a charter boat outing is an art, and the skill it takes to do it right shouldn’t be underestimated.
Chartering a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay can be a great way for you and your friends or family to have a perfect weekend escape, without straying too far from home.
The exotic array of tropical marine wildlife and stunning coral reefs of the Caribbean form a delicate ecosystem that is as fragile as it is beautiful.
Were I offered a chance to charter in a place I had been to before, hands-down I would pick Guadeloupe. More specifically, I’d choose to spend my days exploring Les Saintes and Marie-...
When no club event was planned, but beautiful weather was forecast, one of our sailing club members shot a quick email to other members to see if we could pull together an impromptu...
A cruiser shares her favorite secluded spots to visit while sailing southbound on or through the Chesapeake Bay.
When the "X" marks an incoming hurricane on the map, a cruising sailor contemplates his next strategic moves for riding it out.
Sailboat crewing opportunities beyond home can be found surprisingly easily, yet you must do your homework beforehand.

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