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Reefing Techniques

Reef Early. Sail Smarter. Learn when to reduce sail, stay in control, and confidently handle changing conditions at sea.

Your Dinghy Might Be the Most Important Boat You Own

Your Dinghy Might Be the Most Important Boat You Own because it keeps your crew connected, mobile, and ready to explore.

Specialty Coffee & Artisan Tea for Life at Sea

Great sailing deserves great coffee. Skipper's Remedy® was founded by a sailor, tested at sea, and roasted fresh for life in the galley.

Are We Letting GPS Do Too Much Thinking?

GPS won't save you if you've stopped thinking critically. Learn how to use modern navigation technology without losing the seamanship skills that keep you safe.

7 Lessons Experienced Sailors Learn the Hard Way

7 Cruising Lessons Experienced Sailors Learn the Hard Way shares practical wisdom for safer, smarter, more confident cruising.

Your GPS Is Out – Now What?

Your GPS Is Out Now What? Learn the timeless navigation skills that keep you safe when electronics fail at sea.

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Stow Your Fenders!

Your fenders did their job. Let them rest. Forgetting to stow your fenders while underway risks hull damage, safety hazards, and side-eye from every sailor you pass.

Vermin & Bugs & Wildlife Aboard, Oh My!

From mosquito swarms and stowaway rodents to curious wildlife, learn how experienced cruisers handle nature’s unexpected visitors.

Electronics for Show

Why celestial navigation, paper charts, and practical seamanship still matter in the age of GPS and electronics.

Across Oceans

Across Oceans explores the lessons, challenges, and self discovery found through five offshore races.

Why Navigation is Still a Human Skill

From stars to satellites, navigation tools evolved—but the responsibility hasn’t. Awareness, not technology, keeps sailors safe.

Off-Season Sailing in Miami

When an unexpected cold front swept through Miami in early 2026, tropical sailors discovered a new side of seamanship. This article explores how proper layering, preparation, and mindset can turn chilly conditions into a rewarding sailing experience on Biscayne Bay.

Encouraging Landlocked Sailors to Embrace Trailer Sailing

Trailer sailing makes sailing portable and helps inland sailors access new waters with confidence, flexibility, and freedom.

Learning to Sail Beyond Limitations

Learning to Sail Beyond Limitations shows how adaptive sailing builds confidence independence and skill for sailors of all abilities.

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor shares practical lessons on confidence, safety, and seamanship learned through experience.

Growing Sailors

Cruising with Young Children shares practical tips for safely and joyfully introducing kids to family sailing adventures.

No Such Thing as MOB

No Such Thing as MOB reframes man overboard as a preventable event through smart habits and disciplined seamanship.

Less Stress While Docking

Learn essential tips for less stress while docking to make sailing more enjoyable for your family on the water.