Cruising World

Explore the world's coastlines & oceans. Cruising guides, stories & tips.

Editor’s Log • I’ve enjoyed every salty drip of several offshore passages. They’ve made for some of my most vivid and fulfilling memories on the water.

Cruising World

UNDERWAY • EXPLORING the BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

AN ODE TO Lahaina • We hadn’t dropped the chute in 2,000 miles since leaving Tahiti. The closer Maui inched, the more we felt invincible. Landfall does that. After days at sea, every South Sea island is an intoxicating rebirth of the senses, a virginal stirring of the heart. Lahaina was all of that.

Seamanship • Changes in global weather conditions across the world’s cruising routes prompted the need for an update to the book Cornell’s Ocean Atlas.

Boathandling • Two days into my cruise along the New England coast, I came perilously close to destruction.

Education • A weeklong in-person program is but one way to gain a US Coast Guard license to work on the water.

Sailor & Galley • No matter how far away they roam, this cruising couple’s Star Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy holiday traditions on board.

On Watch • In the Caribbean, colorful characters are always at play, no matter which island the party moves to next.

LIGHT and LIVELY • The Excess 14 catamaran stepped it up and delivered a punch, despite nearly calm conditions, providing a hint of the fun a good breeze might deliver.

A WINTER’S SAIL • It’s amazing how much a seasoned sailor can experience by setting a course outside the comfort zone.

The Most Famous Sailor You’ve Never Heard Of • The year 2024 marks two anniversaries: 50 years since Cruising World was founded, and 100 since the last voyage of Bill Nutting, the man who launched it all.

Wicked Weather: Bare Poles Edition • FROM CIRCUMNAVIGATIONS TO BATTLING THE SOUTHERN OCEAN, STEVE BROWN HAS SEEN A LOT. HE’S LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT THROUGH SOUND STRATEGIES AND PREPARATION, BOTH TECHNICAL AND MENTAL.

HOW I REPLACED A LEAKING DINGHY VALVE • It wasn’t a simple process, but I was able to figure it out and save some money—and my RIB.

RAW-WATER PLUMBING ISSUES • Having mismatched seacock threads, using the wrong type of hose, or choosing the wrong alloy can lead to disaster.

CHARTERWISE • YOUR ULTIMATE CRUISING VACATION STARTS HERE

Off Watch • After knocking off the qualifying voyage for his upcoming solo around-the-world race, Ronnie Simpson sailed into Portland, Maine. There, all sorts of magic unfolded.