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Billionaire Takes Sanctioned Super Yacht Into International Waters

Sanctioned billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, who had cleverly saved his warship like $300 million superyacht, from getting seized by hiding it in Dubai for more than two years has finally taken his yacht out in the open and is now sailing off to a mystery destination.

‘A Floating Piece of History’: How the Gucci Family Restored This 214-Foot Sailing Yacht

Allegra Gucci’s first palpable memory was aboard her family’s sailboat, the 214-foot Creole. As she recalls growing up, the world’s largest wooden sailing yacht formed a playful cocoon for water fights, running along hundreds of feet of teak decks, swallow dives into the ocean, and, at peak performance, adrenaline rushes as the boat thundered at full sail in the Mediterranean.

Florida teens washed out to sea have prayers answered by boat named ‘Amen’

The two seniors at Christ Church Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, decided to hit the beach with a group of friends in St. John's County on a senior skip day two weeks ago when the day of fun almost turned deadly. The pair jumped in the water at Vilano Beach, but made the mistake of trying to swim farther than they were able.

Sailor Cole Brauer Is Making History as the First U.S. Female to Race Solo Across the Globe: ‘It’s a...

Fifteen-foot waves crashed over the deck of Cole Brauer’s 40-foot racing yacht, First Light, in the turbulent Indian Ocean as she tried to maintain her balance in the cramped cockpit in the stern.

Bali Catsmart

The brand new CATSPACE is set for delivery in spring 2025. Open for configuration. Ready to sail and charter. Conceived by Olivier Poncin and designed...

Sweet Landfall

All landfalls are special, particularly after any long oceanic passage. My boat and I ended 28 days at sea anchoring in Freeman’s Bay, English...

Fear is A Good thing

I can vividly recall the first time I decided to cross “the channel” and sail, single-handed, the 23 miles from my home port of...

Sailrite Ultrafeed Sewing Machine

While we were cruising the world, one of our most used items was our Sailrite Sewing Machine. It was surprising just how much it...

My Introduction to Sailing 101

I became a sailor more out of spite than anything else. You see, “back in the day,” being a sailor was about the last thing in...

Healthy Cruising: Ditch the Toxins, Save the Reefs (and Your Body)

The reality is, when you’re out cruising—whether for a season or full-time—access to clean, natural products is often limited or nonexistent. Provisioning space is...

Interview At Oceangate

The US Coast Guard (USCG) released a National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) audio recording on February, 12 that is believed to be the implosion...

Key Lime Sailing Club – A Secluded Key Largo Hideaway

A Sail & Stay Vacation in the USA Tropics... AND... Your stay includes FREE 22' sailboat with rental! For more than 30 years this has been...

1994 Sea Ray 550 Sedan Bridge

3 Staterooms, 2 Heads – Ideal for family cruising and entertaining., Freshly Rebuilt Detroit 6V92 Engines – Cruise comfortably at 23 knots. Expansive Flybridge...

Trying out a Reed Boat

Shashas are inshore fishing craft built from reeds. They were still used locally until quite recently on this part of the Batinah coast and...

Legend of The Lost Soul – Eric Stone

Eric Stone Performs an original "Legend of the Lost Soul" Kyle Rife on lead guitar, Live at the Dockside Bar & Grill

Return Of Steinbeck’s Western Flyer After 85 Years

The Western Flyer Returns to the Gulf of California After 85 Years: A Historic Journey Connecting Science, Education, and Conservation in the "Aquarium of...

Pacific Sail & Powerboat Show May 15-18

The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is set to make a grand return to Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City, California, from Thursday, May...

Music Videos From Pyrate Radio

From "The bob Bitchin Radio Hour" every Saturday at noon and Wednesday evening at 8pm (eastern),

The Hinkley 41

Discover the Hinckley 41: Power, Elegance, and Adventure The Hinckley 41 is a seamless blend of power and sophistication. With triple Mercury Verado V10 outboards,...

Healthy Cruising: A Cockpit Yoga Flow for Overnight Passages

Overnight passages are an inevitable part of the cruising lifestyle. They can be exhilarating, peaceful, and sometimes a little exhausting. Long hours at the...

A Short Story of Dakotas MC

Way back in 1977, a group of bikers in France got together and thrashed out ideas about putting together an M C.  One that wouldn't...

CliX Fuel Filler

There has always been a problem when filling a boat at the fuel dock. Worrying about spillage that can cost a lot. This new...

1980 Gulfstar Sailmaster 47 – Koyukon

1980 Gulfstar Sailmaster 47, with new everything including chainplates and standing rigging, canvas, sail and covers. 130 hp Perkins rebuilt 2015 and new starter,...

Tabitha’s Hawaiian Adventure

Get ready for a tropical escape on this episode of NBC's 1st Look: Destination West Maui! Join guest host Tabitha Lipkin as she explores...

Good Read: Letters From The Lost Soul

The perennial bestseller from the man behind Latitudes & Attitudes is now available in paperback! This is an exciting and hilarious account of Bob...

Heaven Or Hell?!

We were finishing a 500-mile crossing that had been one for the books: four days and three nights of a 15-knot wind off our...

We Are The 1%

What is it that drives normal people to do abnormal things? This question popped into my alleged mind while spending a weekend up in the...

Gene Hackman – Avid Sailor, Passes at 95

It is with a heavy heart that we reflect on the passing of Gene Hackman, a true Hollywood icon whose adventurous spirit resonated with...

A Scottish Winter Weekend Jaunt

There’s nothing quite like a quick sail, especially when it’s not too busy. It might rejuvenate any of your winter blues. My wife Janet and...

Healthy Cruising with Essential Oils

Navigating the high seas or hanging out in the bay, demands more than just a sturdy vessel and a keen sense of adventure; it...

Windjammer Seabag

The Windjammer Seabag: A Perfect Blend of Tradition, Craftsmanship, and Utility If you're looking for a seabag that embodies both maritime heritage and modern functionality,...

Boatin’ Bikin’ Pics (17 Photos)

Take your eyeballs on a vacation with this latest gallery of images from our readers.

Sailorman New & Used Marine Celebrates 50 Years!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2025— What began as a $1,000 investment in Chris Craft parts by Cliff Hunt in 1975 at a Thunderbird...

Changes in Charter Fees In The British Virgin Islands

I wanted to share something that’s been causing quite a stir in the boat charter world lately. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is considering...

Fourth Annual SSCA Bahamas Cruisers Gathering: March 13-16, 2025

The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) in partnership with Lorraine’s Café Black Point Exumas will once again host the 4th Annual Bahamas Cruisers Gathering...

Brokerage Boat: 51′ 1982 Davidson Deck Salon

US$125,000 Anacortes, Washington, United States Boat Details Make: Davidson Model: Deck Salon Year: 1982 Length: 51 ft Price: US$125,000 Condition: Used Class: Sloop Hull Material: Composite Drive Type: V Drive Beam: 13 ft 10 in Boat Location:...

Marquesas Adventure

After 18 days and 2,700 miles we make it to the Marquesas. We arrive in Nuku Hiva at dawn. I took John along with...

The Old Man And His Blanket

So the other day Jody & I were landlocked in a traffic jam that could only be found in Los Angeles. Bumper to bumper...

The Sailing Life

This is a collection of insights into the world of cruising, as seen by the founder and publisher of Cruising Outpost, Latitudes & Attitudes...

Majestic 530

The Majestic 530 has a very stylish look, and has recently had some upgrades to its deck, coach roof and has had its solid...

Dog People

Yoga & Movement: Your Best Friend for Healthy Cruising

Let’s face it—whether you’re navigating tight engine rooms, small RV spaces, or moving around a sailboat, flexibility is your best friend. Life on the...

NOAA Chart Status Update

We want to remind the public that as of December of 2024 NOAA will have fully transitioned to the NOAA Custom Chart (NCC) program...

A Look Into The Book – BIKER

You’re riding with a partner. He swears he knows the surrounding area and roads for miles and miles. He insists you take a turn-off...

The Day Sailing Changed My Life

I Just Want to Die! As we sailed out of the harbor and made a course for the tip of Palos Verdes Peninsula I was excited....

AROUND JAPAN RALLY 2026

In 2026, Konpira Consulting will organize the inaugural Around Japan Rally (AJR). It will be a five-month, eight-stop event that allows participants to go...

The Passport 480

The new Passport Voyager 480 is the latest design in our long history of creating exceptional long distance cruising yachts that stand alone in...

Scotland – Staying Afloat In the Winter

Even at my great age now, I still go kayaking on Loch Fyne. Dinghy sailing my Laser isn’t really an option now at 76....

The Hanse 46

Radically innovative, agile and comfortable. This yacht, Hanse’s first by the French yacht designers Berret-Racoupeau, combines maximum innovation and traditional Hanse values, such as...

Using the Christmas Winds

A Simpson sea shanty after first single-handed crossing (With my profuse apologies to all those old seadogs that can write poetry). 28 days was no...

Healthy Cruising: Reset Your Gut After the Holidays

Hey, fellow cruisers, live-aboards, and dreamers! Let’s talk about something just as important as keeping barnacles off your hull: your gut. Sure, we had...

Salty Dawg Rally To The Azores in 2025

Plans are well underway for the Salty Dawg Sailing Association Rally to the Azores in 2025. The Salty Dawg Sailing Association (SDSA) will be running...

There Are Rules

Why is it they always give the worst winds the cutest names? We discovered this phenomenon as we were heading south to the Panama...

Boatin’ Toons (10 Cartoons)

The latest gallery of cartoons to bring you a chuckle.

Mistakes Were Made – Losing, and Finding Jacie Sails

Tuesday, October 8th, 6:35 p.m. A few hours before the outer bands of Hurricane Milton are due to arrive, I hop off my sailboat onto...

Mac & Cheese Sonho Style

Macaroni and cheese is everyone’s favorite comfort food and it’s a great addition to any holiday table, making both kids and adults happy. I've...

DORF – A Bob Bitchin Tale

This work proves Schroedinger’s Cat Theory: A cat imagined as being enclosed in a box with a radioactive source and a poison that will...

Let There Be Light!

About a year before our arrival this island had been hit hard by a hurricane. The highest point of land on the atoll is...

The Hylas 57

The Hylas H57 will impress discerning yachtsmen and women. The flowing lines of the latest hydrodynamic hull design offer comfort and speed during trans...

Cruising The Virgin Islands

There is something about the Virgin Islands that make every sailor feel as if he’s been set free. The fact that the sailing is always...

How A Tattooed Biker Become A World Cruiser

People always wondered how did a 300#, 6'4" tattooed outlaw biker become a world cruiser. It's not your normal story, but it's all true!! Introduction...

Everyone Has A Plan

I don’t think he’s a boater, but Mike Tyson once famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”. Up...

Ten Months After Norma

October 2023’s Tropical Storm Norma was downgraded from Hurricane status but the damage was still incredibly devastating to the boating community. Over 40 vessels...

A True Adventurer

Dave Barr (born April 12, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, is an American veteran of the Vietnam War and a motorcyclist best known for...

Cody’s Chicken Biscuit Bake

Sometimes comfort food is just what the crew needs and this easy dish is loved by kids and adults alike. In fact, my grandson...

Boatn’ and Bikin’ Pics

Your latest gallery of pics from our readers!

The Manson Supreme Anchor

Manson Anchors has become the global leader in anchor manufacturing from the depths of New Zealand. Whether you are a pleasure boat skipper or...

Brotherhood Of Outlaws

Bob's first novel, based on factual events from 1979 when over 350,000 outlaw bikers joined together and rode on their Federal Buildings nation-wide as...

We’ve All Screwed Up, Right?!?

It's hard for me to think of a single voyage where I did not make at least one mistake. This came to me the other...

Riots In Panama, On The Hard In Belize, Hit A Coral Head In Mexico

In 1988 Bob Bitchin, a 6-foot, 4-inch, 330 pound tattooed biker from Hermosa Beach, sold his motorcycles, and his interests in Biker and Tattoo...

New Boat Feature: The Catalina 445

The 445 from Catalina incorporates crisp, contemporary styling with proportions and features that make Catalinas comfortable and secure underway and on the hook. Based on...

John Amos Passes at 84

He was a biker, a boater, and one hell of a nice person! Oh, yeah, he could act! John Amos (December 27, 1939 – August 21,...

Fighting Helene In Florida One Boat At A Time!

Editors Note: As we are all aware, a second hurricane hit Florida after Helene. This story was received prior to the second hurricane (Milton)...

Slay The Dragon!

Life didn’t get much better. We were about three hundred miles from entering the Mediterranean Sea. As this would be the first time I...

Edson SUP & Board Rack

When we sailed the world on Lost Soul we always had a kayak and paddle board aboard. Ya gotta have some fun while you're...

Herbal Delight

Herbs are easy to grow and also readily available at supermarkets and farmer’s markets year-round. Besides using as seasoning for meals, there are a...

A Sturgis Odyssey

In 1973, I embarked on a journey that would forever alter my life—the inaugural Sturgis Bike Week. With just 350 fellow bikers gathered at...

A Few Days In Italy

We were in Dusseldorf, Germany at the Worlds Largest Boat Show, BOOT. After the show, and since we’d flown so far to get there,...

Rogue Waves Are Goin’ NUTS!!

Picture this: in November 2020, a rogue wave crashed onto the scene out of nowhere, hoisting a lonely buoy off the coast of British...

The Sinking of The Bayesian

Crews were working relentlessly to find the missing passengers of the doomed Bayesian yacht that capsized off the coast of Italy during a violent...

The Day That Changed My Life

I was standing on the deck of the Stone Witch, a 70-foot square-rigged topsail schooner out of San Francisco. We were headed south to Central...

Bahamas Dream Adventure

This is about a charter voyage we did about 10 years ago, but I think it's still pretty relevant! Lemme know if you agree? We...

BIKER TO SAILOR By Bob Bitchin

The mid ‘70s through the ‘80s were a unique time in King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA. Boating in general was at a peak and there...

Pam Wall – Fair Winds To An Offshore Sailing Legend

Note from Jody: Knowing Pam is gone pulls at my heart strings. Pam and I grew close and kept in touch through the many...

Mediterranean Watermelon Salad

It’s summertime and it’s HOT in Mexico! I don’t like to heat up the galley so we tend to do a lot barbecuing with...

BRIGHTWind: New From Weems & Plath

Weems & Plath are known for their quilty products helping boaters find their way for almost 100 years. Here's the latest edition to their...

Go To Recipe – Cioppino

When I want a quick, delicious dinner to impress friends, Cioppino is my go-to recipe. It can be ready in an hour, but I’m...

Exploring Espiritu Santo’s Caves

The Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur, is a cruiser’s wonderland with hundreds of islands, islets and coves to explore. Isla Espiritu Santo,...

East Coast A Go-Go

So Jody & I were missing our annual trip to the East Coast. For the last 30 years we'd driven from Cali to the...

To Go Or Not To Go?

To go or not to go, that is the question.  Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of living...

Fantasy Island Nightmare

After passing through the Panama Canal we waited for our friend Neill McNeil to join us in Colon, Panama. Colon is the worst place...

King Harbor – A Treb Lincoln Adventure

This Treb Lincoln novel takes he and his friends to a small island in the South Pacific where life would be idyllic, if they...