Cruising World

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Editor’s Log • We’re living in a bold new melting pot of marine innovation, friends. It’s lined with carbon fiber, lithium batteries, hybrid propulsion and code zeros.

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UNDERWAY • EXPLORING the BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

SAILING Yellowstone NATIONAL PARK • Fewer than 100 people visit these remote parts of Yellowstone Lake each year. All of them come by foot, paddle or sail.

Gear • Emergency beacons that cast a wider net for potential rescue top the list of innovative new gear for sailors in 2023.

This Ol’ Boat • Joan Conover, head of the Seven Seas Cruising Association, lives the Clean Wake philosophy aboard her 1976 Morgan Out Island 51.

Sailor & Galley • The baking crumble filled the salon with the delicious, buttery aroma of fruit and cinnamon, transforming our chilly quarters into a warm, cozy refuge.

On Watch • The baggage that comes with this question could overstuff the largest of lazarettes.

Road WARRIOR • With a lifting keel and tabernacle-stepped mast, the versatile L30 daysailer can be tacked or towed to wherever you want to sail next.

Small BOATS, Big ADVENTURES • When it comes to bang for the buck and size-to-fun ratio, a trailerable sailboat might be the ultimate recreational vehicle.

Changing the Game • Thanks to modern advances in boatbuilding, onboard systems and technology, the sport of cruising is poised for some exciting times ahead. From safety and performance to comfort aboard and sustainability, here’s an intimate look at some of the latest trends that just might revolutionize the way we think about sailing.

Power Players • These boatbuilders aren’t just talking about performance and sustainability. They’re changing the way boats are built.

The Days of Dishy McFlatface Have Arrived • Cruisers are embracing Starlink for high-speed internet in remote locations.

Generators Not Included • Multiple advancements are changing the way standard power systems work on sailboats.

Making the Turn • This husband-and-wife team, after a lifetime of Olympic-caliber racing, is learning the basics of cruising so that they can sail around the world.

1 CALIFORNIA RACING STRIPES • When, exactly, did it become acceptable for boats to be fully at sea without taking in their fenders?

2 DIY FOR DIESELS • Knowing how to change a fuel filter is key to keeping a boat’s engine running.

CHARTER Life • YOUR GATEWAY TO THE ULTIMATE CRUISING VACATION

Off Watch • Charley Morgan, who forged a legendary career in the marine industry, passed away shortly after the new year. I was so grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with him.