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Offshore Tactics: Control what you can

February 27th, 2024

With 22 entrants and three staggered start dates, the 2024 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race can spread

December 15th, 2023

Depending on your age, shifting to electronic navigation has either been a process or all you know. Patrick Kelly with

November 24th, 2023

The team at Southern Woodenboat Sailing reminds us about the pros and cons of progress: “I am told there are

August 10th, 2023

To paraphrase John Masefield’s poem ‘Sea Fever’, having a star to steer by is helpful for a night passage, but

August 8th, 2023

This may be true… or not. For more on the history of red and green buoys, click here. View this

June 8th, 2023

Technical progress has made sailing safer, but as George Day of the Cruising Compass shares, the relationship with the sea

December 7th, 2022

It would seem to be a recipe for disaster, as shorthanded racing makes it difficult to maintain a proper look-out

October 9th, 2022

While sailing at night, with stars glimmering over the sounds of the sea, is when we connect to the beauty

March 15th, 2022

The use of a sextant for navigation is difficult and less accurate than modern options, but at least it’s not

March 10th, 2022

Entries for the biennial Newport Bermuda Race are nearly at the cap of 220 boats for the start on June