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Author: Matt C
Matt has been boating around Florida for over 25 years in everything from small powerboats to large cruising catamarans. He currently lives aboard a 38-foot Cabo Rico sailboat with his wife Lucy and adventure dog Chelsea. Together, they cruise between winters in The Bahamas and summers in the Chesapeake Bay.
Finding the Best Family Boat for Getting Out There
Are you looking for the best family boat for adventures? Family boats are like any other type of boat–they must…
Things You Never Thought to Ask About the Boom on Sailboat
Most sailboats have one because they’re awfully handy. But sailboat booms are also one of the most dangerous parts of…
Sail Around the World Route – Best Options Explained
Before you ponder your route to sail around the world, think about why you’re even thinking about such an undertaking. …
Choosing the Best Dinghy for Your Boat
It is often said that a boater’s dinghy is like their car. When traveling between ports, you will often only…
Sailing Logs – What They Are, Why You Should Have One, and How to Do It
Captains log, Stardate 5923.1. The sailing vessel Dulcinea is enroute to the Proxima Centari star cluster at 3.5 knots. If…
How to Reef a Sail – What, Why & How To GUIDE
Of all of the skills a sailor needs, reefing a sail quickly is one of the most important. Reefing is…
Sailing Knots and Their Uses — A Beginner’s Guide
Boat knots intimidate a lot of would-be boaters. Some people even avoid sailboats altogether simply because they can’t get their…
Sailboat Chartplotters Compared – Ideal For Life Aboard a Sail Boat
A chartplotter is a marvel of modern technology that would make the explorers and adventurers of yesteryear green with envy.…
How Long Does It Take to Sail Across the Atlantic? EXPLAINED
Sailing across the North Atlantic is probably the most common bluewater passage on the planet—but there’s still plenty of adventure…
Average Cost of Owning and Buying a Liveaboard Sailboat
Dreaming of quitting the 9-to-5 and sailing away into the sunset? Are you wondering if it’s an unattainable lifestyle of…
All About the Rudder on a Sailboat
The rudder on a sailboat is one of those important parts that often gets overlooked. It’s hidden underwater most of…
6 Tips for Sailing with Your Dog
If there’s a dog in your family, chances are you’ll want to take them sailing with you when you set…
The Ultimate List of the 17 Best Sailing Movies
Nothing can inspire dreamers quicker than an evening of streaming old sailor movies. Sailing adventure movies can be terrifying survival…
What are the Best Single-Handed Sailboats and Catamarans?
Single-handed boats aren’t just limited to solo travelers. Many cruising couples will tell you that it’s a good idea to…
Choosing a Wind Generator for a Sailboat – Complete GUIDE
Nothing denotes a salty off-the-grid ready yacht more than the sight of a wind generator mounted on the stern. Once,…
Ketch Me If You Can…What’s a Two Masted Boat Called?
How a boat’s sails and masts are arranged is called its sail plan or rig. Each rig type has a…
What is the Average Speed of a Sailboat? ANSWERED: Measurement, Hulls & Speed Factors
Sailboats are not the best choice of transportation when speed is an essential factor. The average speed of the typical…
Why Are Boat Steering Wheels on the Right? Answered!
In different countries, cars steer on different sides of the road. For example, in the U.S., cars drive on the…
Cutter Rigged Sailboats [GUIDE] Advantages, Sailing, Options & Features
Cutter rigs are often more prevalent in boating magazines and theory than they are in your marina. Most cruising sailboats…
What Is Kedging and How to Set Kedge Anchors?
Now and again, you come across a word in sailing that piques your interest. Sometimes it’s a word you know…
Do You Need a Watermaker for Boat Living?
A watermaker is one of the miracles of modern cruising life. These marvels of modern technology make fresh drinking water…
Through Hull Fittings Below the Waterline
Every boat has holes in it. Say what? That’s right – boats come with holes in the bottom called through…
How to Climb a Mast – Is a Mast Ladder Worth It?
One of the inevitable parts of owning a sailboat is climbing the mast. Some people enjoy this task. For them,…
Secondary and Stern Anchor Tips
Having more than one anchor onboard is good seamanship. Most of the time, cruising boats can simply set their primary…
Painting Over Gelcoat – All You Need to Know
For most of a boat’s life, its gelcoat will survive if taken care of. However, occasionally you become the caretaker…
All About the Super-Cool Soft Shackle
There was a time when all of the rigging components onboard a tall ship were made from rope. This was…
7 Best Trailerable Sailboats for Cruising
Many sailors balk at the idea of leaving their boat in the water at a marina. Slip fees are expensive,…
Sailing Routes Across the Pacific – Currents, Winds, Places To Visit
Imagine heading into the sunset – out of your ordinary life and sailing across the Pacific. Mai-Tais and tropical island…
Underdog Cruising Cats — Under-Appreciated, Underrated, and Under $300,000
My wife and I were lucky enough to live the catamaran cruising lifestyle for four years on our Lagoon 380.…
