Commentary
Renewable Diesel vs. Biodiesel: What’s Your Experience?
What is your experience of renewable diesel or biodiesel? Have you used either?
Flares, Paint and Oil — Which One Does Not Belong?
Flares are something you are required to buy and keep safely aboard your vessel. They expire in 42 months after date of manufacture. Since you own them it is your responsibility to dispose of the dangerous, toxic product. Why is it your problem?
Crossings, Rescues and Adventures Recognized in OCC Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club's (OCC) 2022 awards recognize many worthy sailors, including GGR participant Kirsten Neuschäfer and Palo Alto teenager Cal Currier.
Can Algae and Seaweed Stem the World’s Plastic Tide, and Feed Us?
Microalgae and seaweeds are being used to produce food, cosmetics, packaging and plastics. And beer!
The Painfully Slow but Slightly Encouraging News About Green Ships
When will there be a critical mass of new wind-assist and/or alternative-fuel ships that shift economies and the scales of production in a meaningful way to offer efficient and lower-cost alternatives?
Remember the Music and Help Create the All-Time Best Sailing Playlist
David Crosby's passing has stirred up many musical memories, so we decided to use this opportunity to curate a sailing playlist based on the favorite songs of our favorite sailors — you!
The Resourceful Sailor Makes Rigging Alignment a Top Priority
While working aloft on the tricolor, The Resourceful Sailor noticed that the toggle and triangle plate connecting the masthead to the dual backstays were misaligned, awkwardly loading the clevis pin.
This Day, 10 Years Ago
Today we're taking a step back to January 18, 2013, when the day's news included snippets of ocean racing, kiteboarding (no foils yet), and seeing the light.
Sharing Sailors’ Superstitions on Friday the 13th
Welcome to 2023's first of two Friday the 13ths. We took this opportunity to share a few interesting sailors' superstitions.
Damage and Close Calls on the Waterfront During California Storms
The storms continue to ravage the state and the coast, causing severe damage, loss and close calls for many.
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