Cruising World

Cruising World is your passport for exploring the world’s coastlines and oceans while voyaging under sail. Its contributors inspire and entertain through stories, pictures and videos that underscore the beauty and adventure of sailing, while providing instruction on the disciplines of seamanship, navigation and boat handling. The Cruising World community is made up of experienced, committed sailors and boat owners. No matter their long-range sailing plans, Cruising World’s mission is to nurture their dreams with practical how-to information and stirring real-life adventure features.

Editor’s Letter • No matter how advanced your boat or gear, the most valuable tool aboard is a well-educated sailor.

Cruising World

UNDERWAY • EXPLORING the BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

Boat PEOPLE • When engine trouble strands a sailor on the Intracoastal Waterway, a colorful cast of dockside characters turns frustration into unforgettable memories.

Endeavors • A whiskey bottle carrying a heartfelt letter travels 4,400 miles, forging an unexpected bond between a Fijian foreman and a sailing crew.

Sailor & Galley • After a long, hot day of boatwork, this quick and easy grilled pizza was just the gooey treat we needed.

QUICK AND EASY GRILLED PIZZA

WIN A WORLD-CLASS FISHING BOAT • SUBSCRIBE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

HANDS-On SAILOR • REAL-WORLD TIPS & ADVICE for BOAT OWNERS

A PAINLESS PASSAGE • Choosing a good weather window is the best way to make your way down The Thorny Path.

DON’T LET FATE TAKE THE WHEEL • Before heading offshore, it’s important to inspect your steering system for wear, corrosion and proper function.

UNTANGLING THE CHAOS: OLD BOAT FROM THE GROUND UP

COMMON SENSE MATTERS • It is every sailor’s responsibility to know the rules of the road and follow them, so we all can be safer at sea.

SHINING ARMOR • The clear-coat protectant Nyalic promises to guard aluminum masts from the elements. Here’s what four years of real-world use revealed.

POWER CHECK: A MASTER PLAN FOR YOUR AC AND DC SYSTEMS • A thorough spring inspection of your boat’s electrical system can help you avoid breakdowns, fires and safety risks when the summer season kicks into high gear.

TECH TIPS • SPONSORED

Categorically Catalinas • A pair of models in the revamped 6 Series line—the Catalina 356 and 426—are a nice combination of the tried-and-true, with something new.

A Worthy Successor • The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350 replaces the critically acclaimed 349 in the French builder’s lineup, upping the ante for midsize performance cruisers.

A GREENER MACHINE • The Windelo 54 contains a boatload of innovative and eco-friendly elements to reduce its carbon footprint at anchor and underway.

Liquid Courage • Drifting in open ocean, surrounded by sharks, I faced my greatest fear—and found something unexpected.

FOR A GREATER GOOD • In the ever-connected world of cruising, passing on knowledge isn’t just helpful; it’s also the key to a stronger, more fulfilling life afloat.

UNDERWATER OASIS • Minerva Reef is a hidden gem that offers a bit of South Pacific paradise—for those adventurous enough to find it.

Off Watch • In a nostalgic trip across this Australian harbor, it was easy to reflect on how the historic waters have played a part in steering my own course through life.