The mood on the Vinson of Antarctica was a wee bit on edge. Justino was…
Cruising
What’s it really like to go from a monohull to a catamaran? A liveaboard cruiser’s lessons learned
For over a decade, my wife, Rachel, and I lived aboard what could aptly be…
Cruising in Corsica and Sardinia: gelato, marine reserves, and medieval history
Thinking of cruising in Corsica and Sardinia? Given its strategic position in the heart of…
The Thorny Path: Sailing the windward route from the Bahamas to the Windward Isles
“You’ll never make it.” Our conversation with fellow cruisers about our plans suddenly ground to…
The sailing trip of a lifetime where the Australian Outback meets the sea
“That sea sure is mean,” our kind driver observes as my salty trio climbs into…
How to transit the Suez Canal by yacht
Transiting the Suez Canal is now a rarely followed path by circumnavigating yachts. The threat…
Taking ownership: Buying a yacht abroad
Buying a yacht abroad is a scenario few cruisers might dare to pursue. Quite apart…
How to plan a route across the South Pacific
We leave Tahiti with strong trades. Easterlies funnel along the side of the volcanic island,…
‘Lava explodes way up into the sky above us’ – sailing among active volcanoes
Our hulls cut through the translucent waters of the lagoon around Fiji’s largest island, Viti…
Sailing the Isles of Scilly: Stunning – but challenging – cruising
Often referred to as the sunshine isles, the Isles of Scilly enjoy more hours of…
Exploring Guyana’s mighty Essequibo River by boat
You don’t see Guyana as you approach it from the ocean, its low-lying coastline perfectly…
Sailing to North Cape, the northernmost tip of mainland Europe
We’re not ones to wish a passage away, but we cannot wait to get into…
Canal shortcuts to paradise: “You could sail through the fjord in two days, but why hurry?”
Canal shortcuts through Scotland Scotland’s famous Caledonian Canal cuts through the Great Glen from Inverness…
Cruising Greece: ‘We felt removed from the chaos of it all’
The nighttime call of owls reverberated through the forest – a forest of 1,000 aluminium…
12 dream sailing experiences – from dreamy adventures to high-octane thrills
We’re all seeking experiences. Whether that’s taking on a sporting challenge, going on above-averagely-adventurous holidays,…
How to sail around the world: Launching an epic adventure
Personal preparations and sailing skills are still the biggest part of planning to sail around…
Cold water cruising: sailing in perfect tranquility in the San Juan Islands
The weather looked truly terrible for a sail through the San Juan Islands. The week’s…
Ever dreamed of packing it all in a living on a yacht remotely?
If you sail far enough from home, you’ll eventually reach a place that looks wonderfully…
Sailing the northwest passage in a traditional cutter
Integrity set sail from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, on 1 June bound for Alaska via Greenland…
Sailing to the most remote islands in the world amid ice and snow
It’s five years since our first voyage to Antarctica and we need a break from…