Cruising World

Explore the world's coastlines & oceans. Cruising guides, stories & tips.

Into the GREAT WIDE OPEN • Exciting new boats and impressive new feats of sailing are all around as we head into autumn.

Cruising World

UNDERWAY • EXPLORING the BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

TO Name a BOAT • In order to envision our next cruising adventure, we had to look to the past.

GEAR Up for COLD WEATHER • Long after the big boat is put away for the season, the right clothes get you out on the water in a variety of small craft.

CRUISING the SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMIAN Islands • This archipelago is off the beaten path, so it can feel like you have the place all to yourself.

Paradise IN A JAR • The tropical flavor of this nutritious, make-ahead breakfast will transport you straight to paradise.

TENDER Feelings • Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting it from punctures can involve a lifetime of learning.

Eyes on the HORIZON • As we cruise deeper into the throes of fall boat-show season, these new models are more than just fancy pieces of cloth and fiberglass. They are testaments to human ingenuity and the indomitable spirit of exploration.

THE Other BOAT • These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.

A NEW DAY • Kirsten Neuschäfer’s life of adventure leads to victory in the Golden Globe solo round-the-world race.

A Singular Passion • Women sailing solo around the world are few and far between, but these three sailors share a common spirit of ambition, endurance and adventure.

Lessons Learned • When it comes to home-schooling the kids while cruising, these parents learned that flexibility, and sometimes changing course, is key.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

HAVING IT ALL • When I was 60, I decided to embrace a lifestyle of commuter cruising. Fifteen years later, it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

ELECTRIFYING WINCHES • Tired of breaking my biceps on manual winches, I’ve employed some great tools that help—and that also do a whole lot more on the boat.

JIBING 101 • Jibing can be a thing of beauty or a dangerous disaster. Here’s how to make sure you and your crew are up to the task.

BE SMART ABOUT THINKING DIRTY • Choosing the right fuel filters can go a long way toward stopping contamination problems in your diesel engines.

CHARTER Life • YOUR ULTIMATE CRUISING VACATION STARTS HERE

AT Long LAST • The technical details of the boat’s construction are compelling, but as a grander yarn, the creation of At Last is a tale of family, collaboration and friendship.

Auxiliary Rear Station Build

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Making a Hard Top for an H336 Sailboat

WEST SYSTEM® Fiberglass Fabrics

Dormer Window Repair

RC Model Sailboat Builds

DN Iceboat Building

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Choosing Glue!

Safety Factor (Sf)

Tips for More Successful Epoxy Projects • that have nothing to do with epoxy mixing or application techniques