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Carolyn Powles with her brood aboard a 1978 Herreshof Mobjack ketch, at sunrise on passage to Fiji. (Photo/ Carolyn Powles)

Preparing a Herreshoff Ketch and Motley Crew for an Epic Voyage

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Sailing with four young boys aboard a 40-year-old ketch across oceans might sound like madness, but for us and many other sailing families it’s...
Sunset viewing on deck is made truly comfortable with the addition of a beanbag seat. (Photo/ Jaclyn Jeffrey)

Top 4 Creature Comforts After 3 Years at Sea

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When we moved aboard our Fast Passage 39, Raicilla, in 2021, we knew we weren’t willing to accept a life of discomfort—at least not...
While setting anchor after nearly 100 days at sea, John ripped off part of his pinkie finger. He communicated with the author via voice memo to help this article come to life. (Photo/ John Jones)

Pacific Dismasting: Lessons Learned from 100 Days at Sea

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We are all subconsciously aware that an atrocity may occur when we embark on an ocean passage; but dismasting rarely crosses our minds. Until...
Forty-eight year old Sam Carson, now living and working in London, England, spent 20 of his first 30 years of life at sea. After being raised aboard our boat Kluane and circumnavigating the Pacific as a child, he proceeded to circumnavigate the globe aboard the tall ship Concordia while doing his Grade 12 in a Canadian education program hosted by Class Afloat out of Montreal, Quebec. Sam subsequently became crew aboard the Concordia for several years and again circumnavigated the globe - being one of few people in the world who have sailed both Capes twice on a tall ship. Sam obtained his 200 ton Captain license and worked professionally aboard private boats for another 10 years. With his working career on boats now finished he happily sails the Solent in England solo in his private boat as often as time allows. (Photo/ Pamela Bendall)

The Social Dynamics of Offshore Cruisers

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Offshore cruisers and boaters come in all shapes and sizes. The greatest highlight of my nearly 40 years of ocean sailing and over 200,000...
Our home for 10 days, Saint-Blue, a Lagoon 38. (Photo/ Marc Robic)

Caribbean Bareboat Chartering Basics: 2025 Updates

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We just got back from a 10 day bareboat charter in the British Virgin Island (BVIs) and I wanted to share some new information...
Brione filling cylinders on Indioko, a Leopard 47 catamaran. (Photo/ Red Seas)

Adding a Dive Compressor to Your Boat

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Cruising gives you the freedom to go to both popular places and remote, out-of-the-way locations. If you have scuba equipment on your boat, the...
The right crew is as essential as the right boat for an enjoyable ocean crossing. (Photo/ Betsie Van Der Meer/ Getty)

Bluewater Planning: The Right Crew

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Each crewmember doesn't have to be an RYA Yacht-master or 6-Pack captain—I have sailed across an ocean with a complete novice. My wife was...
While bluewater sailing offers incredible experiences to explore remote places, proper preparation is essential to keep the crew and boat safe. (Photo/ Getty/ Anton Petrus)

Bluewater Planning: Proper Preparation

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Being out in the ocean means you are going to have to deal with whatever the weather sends your way. It also means you...

Bluewater Design: Weight and Dynamic Stability

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It is not enough for the boat to be able to handle the conditions, she also has to carry a crew and everything they...
The Virgin Islands commonly referred to as the British Virgin Islands, is a British overseas territory located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. It is offers excellent cruising grounds for beginner bareboat charterers. (Image/ Volina / Getty)

Caribbean Bareboat Chartering Basics: Daily Sail Plan

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If you’ve read “Bareboat Chartering Basics” and want to delve deeper into the planning process, read on for our March 2025 sail plan, which...
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