When the wind eased, the crew thought the storm was passing. Instead, the sea became more dangerous. Cross seas create steep, unpredictable waves that strike ...

In October 2026 I will attempt a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavigation of the planet aboard my Pacific Seacraft 40, "Phoenix do Mar", meaning Phoenix of ...

The crew of the Rose-Noëlle blamed John Glennie for the disaster, but when survival demanded action, he repeatedly dove into freezing water to recover ...

During my stop at the beautiful Cocos (Keeling) Islands, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Gary. He invited me into the radio studio on West Island for an ...

No GPS. No sextant. Trapped inside an overturned hull, John Glennie calculated their position using a climbing airliner and its flight path. This is seamanship ...

John Glennie named the Rose-Noëlle after a young woman he met in Tahiti and lost in a tragic plane crash. Sixteen years later, the boat capsized, beginning an ...

After 8 Years...It's Time to Say Goodbye And just like that...a chapter comes to a close. After eight years of live aboard sailing around the world, where ...

I used to climb the mast without proper protection, but years of experience completely changed the way I approach it. Now I use two static lines and multiple ...

Plan on about five gallons of water per person each day for water-conscious boaters. For guests who want longer showers and fewer restrictions, that number can ...

Unless you have $200K lying around, I always suggest going with monohulls over catamarans. At lower prices, monohulls may be better equipped, more forgiving, ...

After almost a year on the hard, Sophisticated Lady is back where she belongs — offshore, under full sail, heading somewhere extraordinary. We pulled anchor ...

When a steel stay broke underway, Colligo Marine's emergency shroud kit made it possible to replace the damaged rigging and keep sailing. This is one backup ...

Jerome and my brother join me on the first phase of sea trials ahead of my circumnavigation. In October 2026 I will attempt a 30,000 mile solo nonstop ...

He's walking around on his boat with no harness while sailing at 30 knots...and making it look easy. Experience can build incredible confidence to do cool ...

The second half of the passage from Indonesia to Cocos (Keeling) Islands was another unforgettable chapter of my solo ocean sailing journey. Out in the Indian ...

I once climbed the mast while underway and ended up badly bruised from being thrown against it repeatedly. Looking back, I should have stopped, anchored in a ...

After weeks of exploring the remote atolls of the Tuamotus, it was finally time to sail to Moorea in French Polynesia. What looked like a straightforward ...

When I am sailing alone, I avoid putting out two anchors because recovering both can become nearly impossible if they start dragging. I would rather leave and ...

Family Sailing Adventure Wasn't Supposed To End Like This After safely sailing our damaged catamaran south from Antigua to Guadeloupe, we make one final stop ...

I once had someone jump off my catamaran while we were sailing, and I had to turn the boat around to recover her. If someone goes overboard, my first move is ...

After six exhausting days at sea, I was too tired to reef while the boat repeatedly launched off the waves and slammed back down. By the time I reached port, ...

For a Caribbean passage, I plan on going straight south or straight north for a manageable crossing. Heading east means fighting the prevailing winds and ...

⚓ Welcome back to Sailing UV! This week you're coming to work with us. From installing electronics on brand-new fishing boats, working on massive yacht ...

Speaking of dumb things I've done on a sailboat, let's revisit the time the Aruba Coast Guard stayed with us until three in the morning to help me get my sail ...