Australian sailor Jon Sanders completed an unprecedented tenth solo circumnavigation on December 21, 2017, arriving in Carnarvon, Western Australia, aboard his 39-foot Sparkman & Stephens yacht Perie Banou II. At 78 years old, Sanders finished the voyage 14 months after departing Fremantle, extending a lifetime of ocean achievements that have made him one of the … Read more

Sailing directions for the stretch from Cabo Tres Montes to the Strait of Magellan, including the Patagonian channels, couldn’t have been clearer: “The prevailing wind is from the north and sometimes blows with great fury. … The principal feature in the weather here is not the strength of the wind, but the almost perpetual rain.” … Read more

Glacier Bay 2770 Cuddy Power Cat: Updated Comfort on a Proven Hull Glacier Bay’s 26-foot Canyon Runner established a reputation as a capable offshore vessel, with long-distance passages including a 728-mile run from Virginia Beach to Bermuda and a 1,328-mile voyage from Hawaii to Midway Island. Building on that proven platform, Glacier Bay introduced an … Read more

Hurricane Michael Stirred Up the Gulf: Satellite Images Reveal a “Blender Effect” Hurricane Michael made a devastating landfall as a Category 4 storm, leaving widespread destruction along the coast. Beyond the damage on land, satellite images clearly show the hurricane’s powerful influence over the Gulf of Mexico, where strong winds and churned waters created a … Read more

Greenline 45 Fly: A New Hybrid Flybridge Yacht from the Slovenian Builder Seaway, the Slovenian shipyard known for its hybrid yachts ranging from 33 to 65 feet, is introducing a new flybridge model: the Greenline 45 Fly. Scheduled to make its public debut at the Miami International Boat Show in February, the 45 Fly expands … Read more

No matter the hull shape or layout, new boats can feel out of reach for many buyers today. Center consoles, for example, have grown to 40-plus feet and often carry three or four outboards; a 40-footer commonly lists for $600,000 to $800,000. For those who want to be on the water without a huge price … Read more

Michael Richey was a quietly remarkable figure in the world of small-boat ocean sailing: a World War II veteran, a skilled navigator, and a reserved gentleman whose style and values belonged to an earlier era. British-born and modest by nature, Richey became synonymous with a 25-foot junk-rigged modified Folkboat named Jester. He crossed the Atlantic … Read more

Essential Onboard Tool Kit for Boaters Repairs underway are part of owning and operating a boat. Even if you rely on a yard for routine maintenance, something can break while you’re on the water. Carrying a compact, well-chosen tool kit can turn a potentially serious problem into a manageable inconvenience. Your exact toolkit will depend … Read more

VETUS Electric Propulsion: Compact, Efficient, Ready to Install VETUS, a long-standing name in marine propulsion, now offers two compact, all-in-one electric drive options designed for simplicity and performance: the E-LINE and the E-POD. Both systems are intended as plug-and-play solutions that reduce installation complexity and free valuable space in the engine room. Their compact design … Read more

An aspiring boatbuilder finds inspiration amidst the craftsmanship at the WoodenBoat Show Photos by Kim Tyler Strolling among the booths, stalls and the gleaming vessels lined up along the waterfront at this year’s WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport, a simple refrain kept returning to me: “It’s easy if you know how.” That phrase — part … Read more