November 10, 2026 ~ If you cruise offshore, balance under sail becomes more important than ever before. Stability, or the ability of an inclined vessel to right itself, is a key element when provisioning, choosing a course in steep seas, or deciding to heave-to in a storm...keep reading

November 7, 2026 ~ Imagine that you have a stiff 25-knot breeze blowing down the pier. The dockmaster has assigned you to a small berthing space at the end. What docking maneuver will you use, and which spring line will give you maximum control?...keep reading

November 5, 2026 ~ What hidden sailing dangers could punch a hole in your expensive sailboat, leading to a flooding or sinking emergency? Learn how to identify these deadly dangers of the deep. Watch this sailing video now to learn more...keep reading

November 3, 2026 ~ Did you know that docking lines of the correct size give your sailboat triple benefits when tied up to a pier, seawall, or inside a slip? Save money and reduce docking line wear with this easy-to-use skipper's guide...keep reading

October 31, 2026 ~ His goal was to make navigation easy enough so that every member of the crew, including the cook, could find their way from one port to the next or cross an ocean. Long before GPS, one man created a book that made ocean navigation safer and easier for mariners worldwide...keep reading

October 29, 2022 ~ What sailing knot will you tie to keep the end of a Genoa sheet from snaking back through a block? You could use the figure-eight, but this alternative knot is more secure and takes just ten seconds to tie!...keep reading