Sailboats are not the best choice of transportation when speed is an essential factor. The average speed of the typical monohull sailboat is between six and ten knots. Of course, many factors affect this speed, and some boats are designed to be faster than others. And of course, there are …
What are the best shoes for sailing? Should you buy a multi-use shoe that will grip the boat’s surface one afternoon and take you on a mountain hike the next morning?
A “bluewater sailboat” is capable of seeing those blue waters. It’s capable of venturing offshore, and it’s capable of the self-sufficiency required to survive out there.
Sailing to Hawaii from California can be a fascinating and enjoyable experience, but only if you have the right boat and a good plan.
Marine electrical systems are complicated. Before diving into doing any work, be sure to learn the boat wiring basics first.
There is plenty to learn and some challenges to overcome if you decide to go sailing from Florida to The Bahamas, but it’s all worth the effort.
I’m often asked about cooking techniques, favorite foods and even what I would consider to be my essential tools for every RVer to have in their kitchens.
There are few constants in boating—and the weather is certainly not one of them. It is constantly changing, ready to do the unexpected and surprise you!
Asking a sailor to pick the best sailboat brands is like asking a car enthusiast to pick the best sports car. Boaters are connected to their boats and share a personal attachment to them that goes beyond the practical. Boats are close to living things. For millennia, sailors have personified …
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There is an undeniable romanticism to the idea of living on a sailboat. Sailboats speak to traveling the world—going wherever the wind takes you.
