Steering problems are almost always serious and can quickly rise to the level of an emergency. But most problems can be avoided with regular inspections and maintenance.
Steering systems are extremel
Make the most of the precious sailing season by getting your boat ready to go. SailsInspect your sails, paying particular attention to high-stress points including the tack, clew and head.
FeaturesConfessions of a serial owner
Looking back on a collection of well-loved but not-quite-right boats
Sailing into the season
An illustrated guide to fitting out
Stranger danger
Hitching a r
British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates made international headlines when she became the oldest person to sail nonstop around the world, alone and unassisted. The 77-year-old sailed into Victoria, British
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Crazy about the sea
At 77, Jeanne Socrates became the oldest person to solo circumnavigate nonstop
Cruising to the toe of Italy
A shoulder-season cruise of Italy’s southwest coast
The enticing part of sailing is that every time you go to sea you learn something new. And because sailors aren’t typically people who like to sit idly by on their vacations, combining the two, by l
The first time I watched a promotional video for a cruising sailboat was after I had been cruising for at least 10 years. The film was filled with good weather, sunshine, happy faces, perhaps a brief
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Olaf Harken
Beloved by many, he helped shape the sailing industry through perseverance, friendship and, of course, blocks
The ultimate wedding presentA young couple in sear
Sail selection is key for offshore sailing. You need a combination that provides speed without overburdening the boat and enough flexibility that you don’t have to make frequent sail changes.A fixed