Cruising News

I Stayed On Board During Sandy

by Capt. Gary W. Cassidy, Posted December 3, 2012

I’ve always been fascinated by hurricanes. My father’s tales of the devastating effects of the hurricane of ’38, and the subsequent witnessing of these tropically born monsters hitting the Long Island coast have drawn me ever closer to their fury.

Tartan will Build Fleet for 2014 Gay Games

by Becca Oken, Posted May 9, 2013

Ohio-based Tartan Yachts will be supporting the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland by building 20 boats for the sailing portion of the world’s largest LGBT multi-sport event.

Wounded Nature--Working Veterans' Unique Mission

by Becca Oken, Posted May 7, 2013

Even with the more recent rise of environmentalism, marine life is perishing after eating remnants of party trash from the sea. Wounded Nature—Working Veterans is an organization dedicated to stopping this problem at its source.

Performing a Circus on a Sailboat

by Lauren Saalmuller, Posted May 7, 2013

Franck Rabilier and Delphine Lechifflart lead no ordinary life. As liveaboard sailors and professional acrobats who use their sailboat as a stage, they are something of a modern-day traveling circus.

From Mono to Multi

by Andrew Burton, Posted May 6, 2013

Once you've sailed a cat, you may never go back. Here's what to expect when you go from one hull to two.

Overcome Seasickness with the Right Remedies

by Sebastian Smith, Posted April 30, 2013

Have you ever noticed that sailing magazines never show pictures of people being seasick? There are always photos of manly men pulling up sails, but what about one of those fine-looking sailors with their head in a bucket?

The Country’s First Offshore Wind Farm?

by Meredith Laitos, Posted April 26, 2013

As Cape Wind, the proposed offshore wind farm off Massachusetts, enters its second decade of controversy and legal wrangling, a similar, smaller installation off nearby Block Island may soon become the country’s first operational offshore wind farm.

Summer Sailstice Relaunches Site

by Becca Oken, Posted April 10, 2013

Summer Sailstice is relaunching its website Summersailstice.com in time for its 13th celebration of the year’s longest weekend of daylight right before the Summer Solstice on June 22.

Towing the Line: a Day in the Life of a Towboat Operator

by Lisa Gabrielson, Posted April 1, 2013

Suddenly, the phone rings and Winkler springs to action, taking down information from the skipper of a stranded 36-foot SeaRay. It’s not yet 0930, and he’s already completed one tow this morning.

World Cruising Club Two-Day Ocean Sailing Seminar

by Meredith Laitos, Posted March 5, 2013

Keen on making the leap to ocean cruising, but not sure where to start? The World Cruising Club is offering a two-day Ocean Sailing Seminar in Annapolis, MD, on March 23-24 to help you prepare.