Buckets, Bilges and Backups
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.
Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of inventive, cautious and sometimes unconventional solutions at sea.
A custom half-hull model captures the soul of a schooner, and the lifetime of sailing memories it represents.
A rare offshore passage along Australia’s Queensland coast delivers one of sailing’s perfect days: fast, balanced, and unforgettable.
We decided to add a 10-year-old to our crew. He was quickly comfortable giving us orders.
While the latest boats may seem out of reach, these designs show us what’s coming, and what to look for in the used market.
Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.
From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.
Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of inventive, cautious and sometimes unconventional solutions at sea.
A custom half-hull model captures the soul of a schooner, and the lifetime of sailing memories it represents.
A rare offshore passage along Australia’s Queensland coast delivers one of sailing’s perfect days: fast, balanced, and unforgettable.
We decided to add a 10-year-old to our crew. He was quickly comfortable giving us orders.
While the latest boats may seem out of reach, these designs show us what’s coming, and what to look for in the used market.
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