sailing

To build an energy-independent "infinity" boat for long distance cruising was the quest of Vittoria Energy. Here's the scoop.

Fortunately the last 25 years have witnessed the development of specialty light to moderate reaching sails that are just the ticket. Often referred to as the “Code Zero,” it is essentially an asymmetric spinnaker designed to act like a large, loose-luffed reaching genoa.

Ever dream of traveling offshore? Most skippers needing crew for an offshore ocean passage may wonder what the most important criterion they are looking for when selecting crew. Consider crew that can deliver the following.

The 475-mile-long biennial Annapolis to Newport Race 2019 was a rough ride, yet exhilarating for top finishers.

Especially if you’re new to sailing or to a certain kind of boat, why go to a big regatta if there’s only a very slim chance of winning?

Find Solomons Current Charts Here for the Screwpile 2019

Weather Routing, Inc (WRI) has offered current charts for the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge for many years now. When you get to the WRI page, look below the chart for the arrows so that you can click through and see current direction by hour. Note that the charts can only go out 48 hours in advance. Check in at this link each morning to find updated charts.

Cruising northbound is ideal when the persistent southerly winds are in a locked pattern for many days during Chesapeake Bay sailing summers.

Even if you’re not aiming to become a 2019 SpinSheet member, it’s still fun to follow the progress of those who are logging their days and trying to hit 100.

Meet Ken Comerford. He’s figured it out. Instead of trying to squeeze time in to feed his passion for sailing, he has successfully built boats and boating into his everyday life.