You can tell Ted Gozzard designed this boat for offshore cruising; the handholds, narrow walkways, toe rail-mounted stanchions, big deck drains...if I had to ...

Hi and welcome, we are John and Sharon a mid 50's retired couple who brought a boat to live on and are currently sailing in the mediterranean. Follow in real ...

Sun exposure can make the plastic parts in this style of mainsail furler brittle, and broken pieces can damage the furling line. I explain why I’m not a fan of ...

Moving a traveler onto a catamaran hardtop means that structure has to withstand enormous sailing loads. A gybe can suddenly load the mounting and cause chaos. ...

Hi and welcome, we are John and Sharon a mid 50's retired couple who brought a boat to live on and are currently sailing in the mediterranean. Follow in real ...

Gozzard Yachts builds only a handful of customized bluewater boats each year instead of chasing production volume. I think staying small and family-owned has ...

Hi and welcome, we are John and Sharon a mid 50's retired couple who brought a boat to live on and are currently sailing in the mediterranean. Follow in real ...

Both engines are diesels, but one uses simple mechanical injection while the other relies on an ECU-controlled fuel rail for greater efficiency. I would weigh ...

A covered sail is not worn out simply because it is old; I judge it by miles, flogging, and sun exposure. A sailmaker’s needle should pop through tight Dacron, ...

We found a little gem in the south of Albania, only reachable by boat. A little bar called #tongobar. If you get the chance please visit, simply outstanding. ...

A cockpit that looks comfortable at the dock can feel completely different once the boat heels 15 degrees. I look for a secure spot on the leeward side where a ...

We travel halfway around the island of Antigua, part of the Leeward Islands/Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, to be there in Falmouth Harbour for the start of ...

RYA Yachtmasters Kevin and Wendy Kelley have transitioned from their Oyster 485 to a new Nordic 40, 'Lulu'. Explore their 2026 vessel transition and technical ...

A wide stern creates enormous aft cabins because it carries the boat’s volume and buoyancy all the way aft. I do not love that underwater shape offshore, so I ...

CE Category A is the offshore design category used on many production sailboats, but I do not think the badge tells buyers enough about real bluewater ...

Washing down the chain and anchor on 23 Pioneer prior to putting away. Depending on where we anchor will depend on the state of the anchor when it comes up. ...

Moving the engines aft creates more interior space, but it also places the rudders ahead of the propellers. I would test low-speed maneuvering on each engine ...

For decades, cruisers gathered in Grenada because it sat just below the hurricane box that shaped many marine insurance policies. In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl ...

After two week on board 23 Pioneer, I ask my daughter and her partner some questions. Watch full video on our channel @SailingClewlessCrew

Sailing Kotor Bay takes an unexpected turn as we explore Kotor Old Town, enjoy fresh mussels near Perast and visit the iconic Our Lady of the Rocks. But after ...

A ship's hull behaves like one enormous beam, bending through hogging and sagging as wave crests and troughs support different sections. Push that steel beyond ...

In a moving Northern Hemisphere hurricane, rotation and forward motion combine on the starboard side of its track, creating stronger winds and more violent ...

Hi we are John and Sharon, with a little dog Cleo. We are mid 50's retired and currently cruising the Mediterranean . Giving up land life for life on the ...

Early days in Greece getting the boat prepared to liveaboard and start our adventure. This is John demonstrating to an ear and keen Sharon on the use of the ...