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.

Gone SAILING • “They describe the strict quarantine as a two-month holiday on their boat, surrounded by a large sailing community.”

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CLEAN ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

Panama Posse

YOU TELL ’EM FATTY

GIFTS FOR SAILORS

LIVING THE HARD LIFE, THE EASY WAY

THE GENTLE WINDS OF ZANZIBAR

AN ADAPTABLE FEAST

FAT ADVICE for Heavy WEATHER • “Remember: The ability to always have the correct amount of canvas up is what separates the lubber from the experienced seaman.”

A Green GUIDE for the SEA of CORTEZ • “As a 19-year-old on the first leg of what hopefully will be a lifetime of voyaging, I was saddened by the thought that I may have already missed out on the golden years of cruising, when our oceans were still healthy and flourishing.”

The Outlook for Cruising 2021 • FOR SAILORS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ROAMING, AND FOR THOSE WHO PLAN TO LEAVE IN THE NEW YEAR, THE PANDEMIC HAS RAISED SOME SERIOUS QUESTIONS. HERE, CRUISERS AROUND THE WORLD SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND OFFER INSIGHT INTO CRUISING POSSIBILITIES DURING THE NEW NORMAL.

Young and Restless • A new generation of cruising sailors are finding ingenious and affordable ways to buy a boat and, well, just do it.

WHY NOT… WHY KNOT? • A HIGH SCHOOL KID with talent, ambition, allies—and luck—TAKES OWNERSHIP OF A tired Pearson 26 AND transforms it INTO BOTH THE PROJECT and the pocket cruiser OF HIS DREAMS.

Billy Pilgrim’s Progress • THE FIRST STEP IN A REFIT TO PREPARE A NEWLY ACQUIRED USED SAILBOAT FOR A TRANS - ATLANTIC PASSAGE WAS TO KEEP OUT ALL THE UNWANTED WATER.

A Balearic Blow • A storm packing hurricane-force winds takes a Mediterranean anchorage by surprise and wreaks havoc among the fleet.

The Beat Went On • After a dismasting off the coast of the Carolinas, the crew of Distant Drummer thought they’d made all the right moves. Then things got interesting.

What a Drag • A stormy night in Scotland’s Loch Stornaway is the perfect setting for a crash course in the limitations of relying on modern electronics.

1 FORWARD CABIN MAKEOVER • Eager to get rid of the dark wood and old vinyl, this do-it-yourselfer found a cleaner and brighter way to finish the fo’c’sle.

2 HEAD GAMES • For a long time while exploring abroad, when it came to ablutions, the “bucket and chuck it” strategy worked fine…but once back stateside, it was time to tackle the toilet.

3 WAY COOLANT • If you want your boat’s diesel auxiliary to run cool and efficiently, take the time to understand what role the many types of antifreeze play.

EYES in the SKY • A collision-avoidance system developed for high-performance offshore-racing sailboats has the potential to make watchkeeping safer for shorthanded cruisers.

GREEN with ENVY • SPIRIT YACHTS has launched one of the most sustainable superyachts afloat—and she’s a beaut.

A Slippery SLOOP • With its unusual performance-oriented pedigree, the compact O’ DAY 2 7 packs a lot of punch in a tidy little package.

CHARTERING • NEWS and NOTES on SAILING-VACATION OPPORTUNITIES

GLOBE Girdling • “This November, a competitive contest begins that I am well and truly looking forward...