We all LOVE Sailing, that’s why we’re here. How do we learn to teach student’s with different learning styles how to love sailing too? I heard that there is a online session where we can learn about learning / teaching theories…

Replay Now Available: Own the Line with Steve Hunt

Thanks to everyone who joined us live for Own the Line with Steve Hunt! If you missed it, or want to watch it again, the replay is now available!

In this session, world champion sailor and expert coach Steve Hunt shared his winning approach to mastering the starting line. From simplifying…

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Welcome to the Financing Your Boat Purchase with Confidence follow-up discussion!

If you have questions about the boat financing process, need clarification on something covered in the online course, or want to dive deeper into a specific topic—this is the place. Our presenters, Samantha Strott and Holly Stringer, will be checking in to offer…

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I have a good friend who is racing this year and I am planning to follow along from home.

The tracker’s up at if anyone else is watching:
Link to Port Huron tracker:

https://bycmack.com/tracking/

Would be interested to hear which boats folks are keeping an eye on!

Has anyone else get seasick on calm days? How do you handle it?

Does seasickness get better with experience, or is it just luck of the draw?

How advanced does your sailing experience need to be for the west coast of Vancouver Island? Does anyone have any personal experience with landing fees or visiting any local villages? Drop any tips for navigating the west coast below!

I’d love to hear your real-life stories or lessons learned from misjudging your Point of Sail. Maybe you accidentally sailed into irons, had an unplanned gybe, or just couldn’t get the trim right.

How did you realize what was going wrong? What did it feel like on the boat? And what did you take away from the experience that helps you now?

Hi. I’m Kristen. Most folks call me KB – you can too.

I’m a full-time sailing educator and coach based in Annapolis, Maryland, with more than 25 years of experience helping sailors go faster, point higher, and shout “starboard!” with confidence (and maybe a little flair). For the past 10 years, I ran Gale Force Sailing, where I offered…

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A team of North U Coaches and more than a dozen North U alumni are preparing to sprint across Lake Michigan in a race that is equal parts Chicago Mac Race preparation and plain ole summer fun.

This morning we are making our final plans now for one of the most storied overnight races on the Great Lakes: the 86th running of the Queen’s Cup,…

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Just watched Smart Storage Hacks with Carolyn Shearlock? Or maybe you missed it live and are catching the replay? Either way, we want to hear from you!

👉 You can watch the full course replay below.

• What’s your favorite real-life storage solution on board?
• Have you tried any of Carolyn’s tips—or do you have a clever trick of your own to…

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Do you think schooling is the best way to learn sailing? Or are there certain things thaat you’ve learned along the way that school definitely hasn’t taught you?

I love to cruise on multihulls. From my first experience on a Hobie to flying down the islands on a Gunboat – there is just something I love about multihull sailing. Aside from some of the “aesthetic” aspects of sailing a monohull; the benefits of a cat are pretty overwhelming. In this shot, we have just left the gulf stream on our way to…

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We’re preparing to race across Lake Michigan in the Queen’s Cup — a 66-nautical-mile sprint into the ever-shifty, often-contrary arms of Lake Michigan. It’s not the <i style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>main event (that’d be the Chicago to Mackinac), but it’s a time-honored tune-up for teams getting their sea legs under…

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What’s your go-to mnemonic for buoy navigation. Do you use ‘Red, Right, Returning’ or something else and how does it hold up in different regions or tricky waterways?

Hey sailors!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Watermaker Mastery online course with Jamie and Behan Gifford. Whether you’re just starting to explore onboard water systems or you’ve been cruising for years, this course was packed with practical insights to help you get the most out of your watermaker.

Let’s keep the conversation…

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If you are looking for a great spot to wait for the current to switch in the East River check out Port Washington and Manhasset. Great moorings offered by the water taxi and fun spots to get a bite to eat. When I recently stopped by there; we were greeted with a live concert in the park and the best ice cream I’ve had in a long time.

What’s…

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I just raced the J/45 in the Annapolis to Newport Race — 475 miles of wind, waves, and sleepless sail changes — and I can confidently say: this boat is the real deal.

In fact, I like it so much I cruised it back to Annapolis the following weekend (yeah… you can do it in a weekend on a speedster like this) and this machine is just a capable…

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My list is pretty long… but the one that I remember almost every day is the time I tore out an entire bilge pump system, replaced it… and then realized the original wasn’t working because I had a blown fuse. Always eliminate the simple fixes before you jump to the big ones.

OK… Let’s hear your stories. It’s ok… this is a safe…

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Recently, while coming back from the Annapolis to Newport Race I had one of the best sails on the Delaware Bay I’ve ever had. We had the perfect angle and velocity to put up the Code Zero, the J4/Staysail and full main! We were ripping!

While we spent all spring griping that the Chesapeake Bay was locked in a never-ending sweater season, summer has finally made a dramatic entrance — and she did not come quietly. Just two weeks ago I found myself muttering, “Mother Nature knows it’s June, right?”

Apparently she got the memo — and she’s making up for lost time by turning the Bay…

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In the article “So, You Took a Sailing Course—Now What?” we explored real, practical ways to stay active on the water and continue building your skills—whether it’s joining a sailing club, volunteering on boats, signing up for a regatta, or even buying that first dinghy.

Now, we want to hear from you.

• What did you do after passing your first…

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Last month, I had the chance to sail the British Virgin Islands with LTD Sailing’s “Living the Dream” flotilla, and it was an unforgettable experience!

We kicked off our adventure at Hodges Creek Marina, setting sail for Cooper Island Beach Club. After settling in, we spent the day swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying a delicious dinner ashore.

One…

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Mallorca isn’t just magical by name—it’s truly one of the most unforgettable places to sail. From its secluded turquoise calas to vibrant harbors, historic towns, and world-class cuisine, it’s no wonder this Balearic Island is on so many sailors’ bucket lists.

Whether you joined the recent Magical Mallorca online course or just started looking…

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Marine surveys are incredibly valuable, but as this article explains, they are not crystal balls. Let’s talk about real experiences. What issues did you encounter after your purchase? In hindsight, do you think they were avoidable? And how do you now approach pre-purchase inspections or sea trials…

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Would instructors like to have a meet-up at the next National Women’s Sailing Association conference in 2026? Menette Burns from the Louisiana Sailing School and I (from St. Augustine Sailing) are considering two seminars; one for prospective American Sailing instructors, and another for existing instructors to discuss educational techniques,…

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Would instructors like to have a meet-up at the next National Women’s Sailing Association conference in 2026? Menette Burns from the Louisiana Sailing School and I (from St. Augustine Sailing) are considering two seminars; one for prospective American Sailing instructors, and another for existing instructors to discuss educational…

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We prep for storms, chart our courses, and run man overboard drills, but how often do we check our own internal weather?

Life at sea can be beautiful, but it’s not without pressure. Sleep deprivation, tight quarters, and unpredictable conditions make it easy to drift from “I’ve got this” to “I can’t do this” without even noticing. That’s why…

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