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Sailing for Science: The South Pacific Bluewater Corridor Expedition
Somewhere between New Zealand and Tonga right now, a small crew is doing something most of us only dream about — sailing the deep Pacific with purpose. The South
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The Golden Globe Race 2026: Sailing's Last Great Retro Adventure
On September 6, 2026, twenty-nine sailors from twelve countries will slip their lines in Les Sables d'Olonne and head south into the Atlantic on one of
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Martinique by Sail: A Leeward Coast Cruising Guide from Le Marin to Saint-Pierre
There are Caribbean islands you visit, and Caribbean islands that get under your skin. Martinique is firmly in the second category. This French overseas department delivers what few
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The Bluewater Cat Boom: What La Grande Motte 2026 Tells Us About the Future of Ocean Cruising
The International Multihull Show returns to La Grande Motte from April 22–26, and if you haven't been paying attention to the catamaran market lately, this
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Building a Bulletproof Comms Plan for Ocean Passages
When you drop below the horizon on an ocean passage, your connection to the outside world narrows to whatever equipment you brought aboard. Getting that communications stack right
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The Antigua Bermuda Race Returns: 935 Miles of Open Atlantic
After a two-year hiatus, the Antigua Bermuda Race is back — and the fifth edition promises to be one of the most compelling offshore races in the Caribbean calendar.
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Grenada to the Grenadines: The Southern Caribbean's Quieter Side
South of St. Vincent, below the charter-boat highway, the island chain takes a breath. Grenada and the Grenadines offer bluewater cruisers something increasingly rare in the Caribbean: anchorages
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Building Your Offshore Comms Stack: HF, Iridium, and Winlink in 2026
Every ocean passage forces the same question: how do you stay connected when the nearest cell tower is a thousand miles behind you? The answer in 2026 is
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The Golden Globe Race 2026: Sailing's Last Great Retro Adventure
On September 6, 2026, twenty-nine sailors from twelve countries will slip their lines in Les Sables d'Olonne and head south into the Atlantic on one of
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Whale Speed Zones, Hull Rules, and What Cruisers Need to Know in 2026
If you cruise the U.S. East Coast or plan to transit it on your way north this spring, pay attention: NOAA is reconsidering the vessel speed rules
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Globe40 Photo Finish, Golden Globe Prep, and Dalin's Secret Battle
April 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most compelling months in ocean racing. The Globe40 is sprinting toward its finish in Lorient after seven months
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Pete Hill and the Blue Water Medal: Fifty Years of Junk-Rigged Ocean Voyaging
In a world increasingly drawn to carbon fibre, lithium batteries, and satellite-guided autopilots, Pete Hill stands as a quiet rebuke to the idea that bluewater sailing requires cutting-edge