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.

BUILD to Trash IT • “The problem is twofold: What to do with all the old boats to make way for new ones, and how to design new models so they can be disposed of when no longer useful.”

Cruising World

KITING WHILE CRUISING

PASSAGE Notes

HEY, THAT’S MY MAGAZINE!

HEADSAIL DRAMA

OFFSHORE READY

THE STUDY OF A LEGEND

DOING TIME

BVI SEEDS OF LOVE

SAFER GLASS STORAGE

A SAUCY CHICKEN DINNER

MIZZEN Smitten • “I even like the mizzen shrouds—one last chance to catch a handhold before the deep blue sea.”

“OPA!” • “This was our first stern-to mooring in a Mediterranean town, and it quickly became an unforgettable experience.”

BOAT for SALE • “As all sailors can attest, these moments come around. That night, I would have sold my beloved Liberte for pennies on the dollar.”

ARCTIC DREAMS • SKIPPER MATT RUTHERFORD AND SCIENTIST NIKKI TRENHOLM HAVE AN AMBITIOUS LONG-TERM PLAN TO CONDUCT IMPORTANT CLIMATE RESEARCH IN THE HIGH LATITUDES. FIRST THEY NEED TO FIX UP THEIR “NEW” BOAT.

Ancient History, Modern Cruising • A JOURNEY ALONG CROATIA’S COAST OFFERS CHALLENGING SAILING, PICTURE-PERFECT ANCHORAGES AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES APLENTY.

Chartering in Croatia

Adriatic Weather

MAINE, by CHANCE • WHEN an UNANTICIPATED OPPORTUNITY to sail DOWN EAST crops up, WELL, YOU just GOTTA GO.

1 THE “RIGHT” WRONG WAY • The downwind passage westward across the South Pacific is a classic voyage, yet it’s also possible to return eastward, “against” the trades.

PITUFA’S WRONG-WAY PACIFIC PASSAGE FROM TONGA TO TAHITI

2 RIGGING THE OUTCOME • There are few things more important on a sailboat than making sure the rig is strong and true, and properly tuned. Here’s how to inspect it and tune ’er up.

3 PUT IT TO BED • When it comes to annoying leaks and other woes from drippy deck hardware, it’s important to know the options in bedding compounds and how to employ them.

4 WHAT’S NEW IN PAINT • Green-minded sailors can now choose a water-based ablative antifouling coating that’s environmentally friendlier and easier to clean up than the petroleum-based alternatives.

5 WHEEL WORKS • Annual inspection and maintenance of steering-system components will help you avoid a sudden loss of direction.

6 SMOOTH SHIFTER • When it comes to your damper plate—that vital connection between the transmission and engine—no news is good news.

It’s GOT GAME • Like a basketball star who can do a host of things very well, the BAVARIA C50 STYLE is a versatile performer with plenty of intriguing moves.

DOUBLE Time • Comparing, contrasting, and sailing the new DUFOUR 390 and 430 turns out to be a pretty fun way to spend a day out on Chesapeake Bay.

MODERN Stargazing • While the night sky was once entertainment enough for wandering sailors, with the right satellite service, you can now set a fix on Hollywood’s stars.

CHARTERING • NEWS and NOTES on SAILING-VACATION OPPORTUNITIES

BROKERAGE • WHERE YOU’LL FIND the BEST USED BOATS on the MARKET

ASHES TO Sea • “Bobby G’s remains had already been committed to the deep in Newport, Chesapeake...