A practical, no-fluff guide to picking the best anchor for your sailboat — anchor types, sizing charts, ground tackle, scope, and setting technique from experienced cruisers.
How to read nautical charts: depth soundings, IALA buoyage, cardinal marks, hazard symbols, tidal data, and electronic vs paper charts. The navigation skill every sailor needs.
Comprehensive guide about how to provision a boat. Expert advice with specific numbers, practical tips, and real-world experience from offshore sailors.
The Panama-to-Colombia sailing route via the San Blas Islands covers 120-200 nautical miles through one of the Caribbean's last unspoiled archipelagos. Here's what you need to know about the passage, the islands, and the open-water crossing to Cartagena.
Italy offers 7,600 km of coastline and three standout sailing regions: Sardinia's wild granite cliffs, the Amalfi Coast's vertical villages, and the Aeolian Islands' volcanic drama. Here's how to sail them all.
Reefing reduces sail area to match increasing wind — and it's one of the most important skills any sailor can learn. This guide covers when to reef, why it matters for safety and performance, and the exact step-by-step procedure for both mainsail slab reefing and headsail roller furling.
A practical guide to choosing your first sailboat — monohull vs. catamaran, the best sizes and models for beginners, what to inspect, and real costs to expect in year one.
Master outboard motor maintenance for tender outboards: annual service, troubleshooting, corrosion control, and storage for 2- and 4-strokes. Use our checklist.
