Seasickness Prevention 101
Seasickness is a form of motion sickness triggered when the brain receives conflicting messages from the eyes, inner ears, and sensory nerves. Whil…
Category: Cruising Tips
How to Sail The West Coast of Vancouver Island
Hidden coves, towering cliffs, and untamed seas promise adventure to those bold enough to seek it.
Cooking at Sea: How to Manage the Motion of the Ocean
Explore the essential skills to manage cooking in motion, keeping things efficient, safe, and delicious with Gio and Julie Cappelli.
What is a Refit?
Planning a boat refit for long-term cruising? Learn the top 5 priorities every cruiser should focus on, from hull integrity to rigging, sails, elec…
Chasing the Dream to Circumnavigate
What does it take to sail around the world? For many cruisers, the dream of circumnavigating is where it all began. Whether they find bliss under coun…
Cruise with Confidence
Through over 20 years of mentoring and preparing sailors for the cruising lifestyle, Lisa and Andy Batchelor have developed sound advice for the as…
Secrets of Successful Cruising
Join Julie Cappelli, of Pelagic Cruising Services, as she breaks down tips for mastering the secrets of successful cruising. Learn essential skills fr…
Charting Seas and Dreams: Jimmy Cornell’s Lifetime of Sailing Adventure & Essential Voyage Planning Insights
Discover the remarkable life of sailing legend Jimmy Cornell. Explore his adventures, from circumnavigations to remote expeditions, and gain essential…
Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time
Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each desti…
Dinghies & Their Outboards: A Troubleshooting Guide for Hassle-Free Adventures
A guide to troubleshooting outboard engines on sailboat dinghies. Learn how to address and resolve common issues with your dinghy's outboard motor.
Mastering The Swell Bridle: One Of The Best Kept Secrets For A Rolly Anchorage
Learn how to tackle the challenge of rolly anchorages with this comprehensive guide. Understand the causes, employ a swell bridle effectively, and ens…
Navigating Your First Charter: Essential Tips from ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Course
When you complete ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising course, you will possess a wealth of knowledge about sailing, and you will have amassed a good deal of exp…
How To Plan A Short Sailing Cruise
As you gain sailing experience and expand on your sailing education, you will have the desire to get to that next level. Your growing confidence and k…
Free PDF Download: A Guide to VHF Channels
For coastal cruising sailors, the VHF radio serves as the foremost lifeline. It also plays a crucial role in sharing safety-related information both w…
Lexi Fisher’s Journey to Southern Caribbean Cruising Guide
Meet Lexi Fisher, CEO of Chris Doyle Publishing. The Doyle Cruising Guides are a series of popular sailing and cruising guidebooks that provide valuab…
Sailing La Vagabonde: Navigating Life’s Ever-changing Seas
American Sailing interviews Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde to talk all things cruising life. Through many evolutions from being militant v…
Do I Need An IPC?
If you plan to charter a yacht in Europe, the International Proficiency Certificate offers US-based sailors an equivalent to the ICC, which is a requi…
40 Sailing Tips
Everytime a sailor gets on the water, there are certain steps that must be taken. Whether it's your first sail or the 400th sail, these tips will keep…