8 tips for buying a used boat in 2023
Buying a used boat can feel like a roller-coaster, with all the thrills and a smidge of terror, particularly in a red-hot market. If you’ve …
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A guide to liveaboard marinas: choose the best one for your lifestyle
Choosing the right liveaboard marina can make the difference between feeling like you’re camping full-time or living in a luxurious floating apartment. We were lucky …
DIY sailboat arch
Build your own sailboat solar arch or radar arch for a fraction of the price. We were outfitting our 1979 Dufour 35 for a multi-year …
11 Essentials for Living on a Boat
There are a few essentials for living on a boat that will make it feel more like home (and less like camping). When we first …
So you want to sail around the world. Now what?
Sailing around the world is a major undertaking, but you don’t have to be super rich, athletic, or have salt water running in your veins …
The best bluewater sailboats under 40 feet (we analyzed 2,000 boats to find out)
What are the best bluewater sailboats under 40 feet? Last year we analyzed 2,000 offshore designs to bring you a list of the most popular …
Downwind sails demystified: how to choose a downwind sail for cruising
Downwind sail terminology can be baffling! If you’re looking to build out your downwind sail inventory for cruising you may find yourself awash with spinnaker …
3 Boom Brake Options + How to Rig a Boom Preventer on the Cheap [DIY]
For anyone who’s experienced an accidental jibe—with the boom whipping across the cockpit at dangerous velocities—the benefits of using a boom brake or jibe preventers …
Downwind sailing: 3 strategies for sailing downwind in comfort and style
Some of my happiest sailing memories involve downwind sailing: coasting along with the spinnaker up, blissfully basking in the afternoon sun. I’ve also had some …