marine-electronics
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
Racing
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
sailing
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
sailing
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
bluewater
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
profiles
Cole Brauer: 130 Days Alone and a New Chapter in American Sailing
In March 2024, a 29-year-old American sailor crossed the finish line in A Coruña, Spain, after 130 days alone at sea. Cole Brauer had just become the first
bluewater
The 2026 Used Sailboat Market Is a Buyer's Paradise—If You Know Where to Look
If you have been watching the used sailboat market over the past few years, you have seen a remarkable shift. The pandemic-era frenzy that drove prices to absurd
Destinations
Spring in the Cyclades: Sailing Greece Before the Meltemi
There's a window in the Greek sailing calendar that experienced cruisers guard like a secret: late April through early June, before the meltemi builds and before
bluewater
The Antigua Bermuda Race Returns: 935 Miles of Open Atlantic Await
The fifth edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race launches April 29th, and it might be the best reason yet to point your bow north out of the Caribbean