An offshore analysis of the Ocean Sailors Fleet navigating autumn depressions, examining barometric collapse, storm tactics, and windvane steering dynamics.

Steven Callahan survived 76 days alone in a life raft after losing his boat in the Atlantic. His book, Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea, combines an extraordinary ...

Garrett and Ruth Jolly of Salt & Tar prepare for family life at sea, maintaining their hand-built wooden gaff ketch Rediviva in Washington while acquiring ...

Jack and Megan navigate SV Fair Isle along northern Sicily into the Strait of Messina, confronting fierce late-summer thunderstorms, complex tidal currents, ...

Maurice and Maralyn Bailey’s 117-day ordeal after a sperm whale sank their boat in the Pacific, later recounted in 117 Days Adrift, offers practical lessons in ...

META’s approach starts with thick aluminum plates forming the hull itself, with internal ribs added for stiffness. That construction puts the hull at the ...

James Burwick of Sailing Into Oblivion delivers an offshore fleet check-in, analyzing North Atlantic squall lines, Doldrums crossings, and heavy-weather ...

The MODX 70 combines electric propulsion with inflatable wing sails, but that complexity raises questions about offshore repairs and long-term maintenance. ...

Discover the technical seamanship of deploying a stern anchor solo with Holly Martin aboard SV Gecko, navigating narrow anchorages and ocean swells.

Aboard SV Pickle, Nikki and Chris manage pediatric orthopedic recovery for Bear while refitting systems along Queensland's coast before resuming offshore ...

The Cruising Kiwis undertake a structural fiberglass hull repair on Javelot, executing a 12:1 scarf bevel and core restoration to ensure ocean readiness.

Aboard SV Yabá, Bernardo and Suzana execute a comprehensive rigging overhaul, tuning standing rigging and preparing spars before bending on brand new offshore ...

A catamaran backed into an HR 42, destroying the nav station and exposing the hull’s construction. The damaged fiberglass appears dry in places, raising ...

Ben and Ashley of Sailing Nahoa acquire a classic 24-foot coastal cruiser in British Columbia and confront modern shipyard labor economics when a single repair ...

Back 2 Basics Adventures completes an epic 30-day, 3,000-nautical-mile Pacific Ocean crossing from the Galapagos to Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia, enduring ...

Sailing Sea Moon spent two months navigating the Dalmatian coast aboard their Seawind 1160 Lite, documenting the realities of Croatian anchorages, mooring ...

James from Sailing Zingaro breaks down the MAIB interim report on the sinking of the 56-meter Perini Navi superyacht Bayesian off Porticello, Sicily, detailing ...

Tristan and Canadian Ken of BoatFools Sailing conduct an in-depth survey of Fairbourne, an exceptionally preserved 1970 Hinckley 38 classic sailboat in Maine ...

Brett and Janet aboard SV Synergy navigate the shallow Curtis Island Narrows from Gladstone to Great Keppel Island, timing the tidal crossover with precision.

Finding ways to discourage orcas without harming them has sailors looking for alternatives to diesel, fireworks, and guns. One unusual story involves playing ...

Joseph Bennett and crew Laura battle volatile wind shifts and aggressive fleet cover in the final race of the Hobie 16 International Regatta in the Bay of ...

A passage from New Orleans toward Costa Rica comes with more to consider than distance. Unlit oil structures make a careful watch essential in the Gulf, while ...

Costa Rica’s Islas Murciélagos offered hiking, breaching whales, and a memorable stop away from the usual anchorages. Most sailors pass these islands by, and ...

Jerome Rand hosts Mazi and Teddy of Washups Sailing aboard Mighty Sparrow to discuss their 1979 Mariah 31 refit, Dyneema rigging, offshore squalls, and budget ...