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In 30 years of sailing, I have developed some catch phrases that sum up a lot of experience. I call these truths or axioms and use them whenever I sail.

Announcing the 2024-2025 Canadian Maritime Cruise. A cruise designed of short-day trips, beautiful harbors, with good food and friends. Subscribe to this blog to learn more about the multi season cruise.

Kick of the sailing season with us as we visit Edgartown, Nantucket, Chatham, and Hyannis

This fall we found perhaps more solitude than we expected and found ourselves craving connection with the sailing community.

Folding bikes are very practical for the cruising sailboat. We have been carrying a pair of folding bicycles with us for 7 years and find they greatly enhance our ability so see the many seaside communities we visit, was well as making resupply more efficient, even possible. With panniers and a bit of rope, you can fetch groceries, beverages, ice and even propane!

Guy Jones is one of our ‘itinerant’ members. He is cruising around the world.

Everyone has an opinion. I can only give you my experience from cruising Maine for fifteen years. 300’ of chain is really heavy! I don’t want that much weight in my bow. The whole point of chain is to keep the anchor along the bottom, not pulling upward should a squall pass by. We have a 1980’s 40’ sailboat of 18,000 lbs. and have found our spade anchor ....

How Joining A Virtual Sailing Club Made My First Sailing Season A Success

After a great day sailing, cocktail gatherings are a frequently enjoyed highlight. Follow these guidelines for an enjoyable time when visiting other boaters.

These are the adventures of Vin and Brenda on Dragonfly, our Dragonfly 1200 cruising trimaran.