provisioning
The Offshore Galley: Feeding a Crew When the World Won't Stop Moving
There’s a moment on every ocean passage — usually around day three — when the novelty of being at sea wears off and the reality of feeding people in
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
safety
Thermal vs. Digital Night Vision: Which Technology Keeps Your Offshore Watch Safer?
The 0200 watch. You're alone in the cockpit, 200 miles from the nearest coast, and the radar screen shows nothing but sea clutter. Somewhere out there,
safety
When the Nearest Doctor Is a Thousand Miles Away
Five days into a Pacific crossing, your crew member develops a throbbing toothache that's getting worse by the hour. The nearest dentist is a thousand miles
maintenance
Through-Hulls and Seacocks: The Fittings That Keep You Afloat
Every fitting that penetrates your hull below the waterline is a potential point of catastrophic failure. That's not alarmism—it's physics. A failed two-inch
bluewater
Building a Bulletproof Comms Plan for Your Next Ocean Passage
There's a moment on every bluewater passage when the last bar of cell signal vanishes from your phone and you realise you're truly on
bluewater
The Below-Waterline Audit: Through-Hulls, Osmosis, and Gelcoat
Every bluewater boat has a collection of holes drilled deliberately through its hull. That thought alone should focus your attention. Through-hulls, seacocks, and the gelcoat barrier that keeps
bluewater
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.
passage-planning
Spring Passage Planning: Beat the Hurricane Clock
Hurricane season officially begins on 1 June, but the smart passage planning that keeps you safe starts right now. Whether you are heading north from the Caribbean to
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
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
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