Racing mode activated

A liveaboard cruising couple hits the race course in scenic and fun regatta and finds a new reason to love their boat

The tropical sun beat down on us and we found relief in every puff of wind. Perhaps each breath that grazed my cheek and filled our sails was a promise of more to come or a personal “good luck” ki

Technique

2023 November 1 - 12:00 am

DIY custom bug screens

Keeping insects out of the boat’s cabin is a matter of safety and comfort

By Marissa Neely

As sailors, we’re often drawn to the sea by the promise of adventure, the thrill of exploration, and the beauty of untouched landscapes which is how my husband Chris and I ended up sailing our 1979

Features

2023 January 1 - 12:00 am

From dusty project to race ready

A young couple restores a Victory 21 built nearly 40 years before they were born

By Marissa Neely

My heart pounded as adrenaline flooded my veins, the wind biting my cheeks as we threaded through the oncoming vessels that were fighting for our prime position. It was the 69th annual High Sierra Reg

Features

2022 March 1 - 12:00 am

Hunting for sailing treasure

Navigate swaps, sales and even the trash to find boat bits to help outfit on a budget

By Marissa Neely

In a single-use society, it can be tough to find products that last forever, especially when you live on the ocean. Salt has its way of creeping into everything, furthering decay as it reclaims the ob

Technique

2021 November 1 - 12:00 am

Reduce the roll

Take some motion out of the ocean for a good night’s sleep at anchor

By Marissa Neely

Every time we post a photo of our boat at anchor we immediately get asked “What’s that off of your spinnaker pole?” The answer is simple: it’s insurance that we will get a good night of sleep.

Features

2021 January 1 - 12:00 am

Young Again

Fresh out of college, a young couple found the boat they didn’t know they were looking for and set about on a major refit

By Marissa Neely

When my husband Chris and I found Avocet, a 1979 Cheoy Lee 41, she was a sturdy, well-loved boat in need of the kind of care any nearly 40-year-old boat would require. Truth be told, it was not love a

A liveaboard cruising couple hits the race course in scenic and fun regatta and finds a new reason to love their boat

Keeping insects out of the boat’s cabin is a matter of safety and comfort

A young couple restores a Victory 21 built nearly 40 years before they were born

Navigate swaps, sales and even the trash to find boat bits to help outfit on a budget

Take some motion out of the ocean for a good night’s sleep at anchor

Fresh out of college, a young couple found the boat they didn’t know they were looking for and set about on a major refit

Perry on Design

A svelte cruising cat that has performance front and center

This cruising cat’s palatial accommodations have sailors living in comfort

This raised saloon offshore cruiser offers comfort and performance

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