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Workaholics Adrift by Judy McCandless

Workaholics Adrift is a travel memoir that follows a corporate workaholic who discovers her humanity via extended travel.

Preparing for a Puddle Jump: Lessons Learned by 2019 First-Timers

When I crossed the equator for the first time last May, I paid tribute to the ocean by pouring out a tipple of precious rum. I’d brought just one large bottle for the trip, because I’d heard that cruisers are only permitted to have a total of six liters of alcohol aboard when they arrive to French Polynesia. More »

Two Big Reasons to Do the Baja Ha-Ha

The Baja Ha-Ha has two big advantages over other outstanding West Coast long-distance events such as the Pacific Cup, the Singlehanded Transpacific Race and Transpac.

The Beauty of the Bocas Regatta

Cruiser and Latitude 38 contributor Louis Kruk checked in from Panama with a report and photos from the Bocas del Toro Regatta, hosted by Bocas Marina on February 15.

Workaholics Adrift by Judy McCandless

Workaholics Adrift is a travel memoir that follows a corporate workaholic who discovers her humanity via extended travel.

Zingaro’s Bad Break Is Bad Break

Two days before Christmas, James Evenson and Kim Jensen were on final approach to Honolulu from the South Seas aboard their Spindrift 37 cat Zingaro when things went terribly wrong. They were in washing-machine conditions about 40 miles southwest of the Big Island. More »

ASA Courses at Modern Sailing

ASA 101/103 Combination Course: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising at Modern Sailing School & Club.

What’s the Buzz Around the Pacific Puddle Jump?

Chatting on a hot New Zealand summer day this week, my new friend and fellow Pacific Puddle Jump 2019 alumna Elizabeth Stacey laughingly said to me, “We have a lot of canned tuna!” I can totally relate.

Rubicon Yachts: Featured Catamaran Listing

The Leopard 3900 earned "Boat of the Year" from Cruising World and SAIL Magazine for its speed on the water and ease of handling features.
Jim DeWitt working on a canvas

February Is Seminar Season

As chilly weather continues on the West Coast, many sailing events step indoors for the purpose of preparing for the summer season. Each year at this time, we find our Calendar packed with educational opportunities.