Cruising World

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

Editor’s Log • For the most seasoned offshore sailors, the ability to solve any problem is a big part of the fun.

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Boat Life • Ten tips from global cruising parents on ways to keep kids (and adults) happy on board.

Gear • A look at the best new electronic tools on the market to help keep you safer at sea.

Seamanship • Every sailor should have a sound strategy for reefing in adverse conditions. Here’s what works for us.

Sailor & Galley • This briny green shoot, found just above the high-tide line, adds a zing to seafood and stir-fry.

On Watch • The best thing you can pack in your first-aid kit is enough common sense not to get hurt in the first place.

NEW TO THE FLEET • SEA TRIAL REPORTS and EXPERT INSIGHT for CRUISING ENTHUSIASTS

The Journey of the CCA

HOPPING to IT • The Lyman-Morse LM46 performance cruiser Hopgrasser is a stirring rendition of the Maine builder’s new semicustom line.

That’s not going to happen • Yes, our plan was remarkably ambitious, and yes, things went wrong along the way, but in the end, we made the trans-Atlantic journey work.

DOWN AND OUT ON ISLAND TIME • A preexisting condition leads to a rapidly advancing infection in the Bahamas Out Islands—and a sudden change of cruising plans.

INTO THE WILD • There are obstacles to overcome as cruisers visiting the Galápagos Islands. It’s well worth the effort.

HANDS-ON SAILOR • PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS and TECHNIQUES

APPLYING GREASE: A SLIPPERY SLOPE? • Choosing and using the right type of grease is key for onboard applications.

CHARTER Life • GATEWAY to the ULTIMATE CRUISING VACATION

Off Watch • Along with American David White, 16 sailors from eight nations signed up for the inaugural edition of the BOC Challenge in 1982, and a wild cast of characters they were.