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Healthy Cruising: Keeping the Peace...

Every boat has a moment. The watch...

BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2027: THE WORLD...

More than 1,500 exhibitors, 15 halls, boats...

Healthy Cruising: Keeping the Peace Aboard (Yoga Helps)

Every boat has a moment. The watch change that runs late, the fender nobody tied properly, the crewmate who narrates every wave. Whether it's a shared sail, a dock full of Scouts, or close friends who suddenly discover they have very different ideas about "a quick anchorage," tight quarters test everyone. Sometimes you wish a crewmate would fall overboard. (Kidding. Mostly.) The good news is that a calmer crew is built with small habits, and yoga makes them easier. The Four-Minute Sit Once a day, preferably before anyone has opinions, the whole...

BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2027:...

More than 1,500 exhibitors, 15 halls, boats of every size, and nine days of boating and water-sports action. If boats, sailing, diving, surfing, or dreaming...

Charles “Doug” Oudin...

A life well lived, a harbor well kept, and a whole lot of stories worth telling. Charles Douglas “Doug” Oudin was born in Whittier, California,...

Thomas R. Wagner...

Thomas R. Wagner, a beloved husband and dedicated father, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was the loving partner to his wife of...

SOMEDAY NEVER COMES

Or: Why You Need to Untie Those Damn Dock Lines One of the biggest questions facing anyone who dreams of going cruising is a simple...

Decadence? You Bet!

After clearing customs, we rafted alongside our friends on the 203-foot VIRGINIAN. The harbor was packed, and there wasn't another place to tie up. As...

The Question Of...

Okay, here’s the question of the day: How many of you have stood on the deck of your boat, looking into a black and...

My Very First...

The funny thing about getting into sailing is that nobody really tells you what you’re getting into. They tell you about the freedom, the...

BOOT 2027 TICKET...

If boats, water and nine days of nautical overload sound like your kind of vacation, mark the calendar: boot Düsseldorf runs January 23–31, 2027, in...

SSCA Weather Seminar

Because the ocean doesn't care how confident you are. There are two ways to learn about marine weather. You can spend years out there getting surprised...