Cruising Lifestyle
A sample of the cruising-under-power way of life, written for boaters by boaters. Whether you plan to spend years, or a couple of weeks a year, aboard, whether you’re interested in bluewater ocean passages, or enjoying a slow cruise on the Great Lakes or the rivers of America’s heartland, we offer stories of true boaters sharing their experiences and insights of the cruising lifestyle.
Smooth Cruising
Understanding the basics of antifouling paint can go a long way in protecting your investment while delivering long-term service.
Lucky Ducks
Our small crew faced massive seas and myriad mechanical issues on a Hawaii-to-Alaska voyage aboard a Diesel Duck 462.
Tony Fleming Hits A Milestone
The founder of Fleming Yachts returns to Alaska on his well-traveled 65, surpassing 71,000 nautical miles under her keel.
Ode to Pilot Berths
These resting spots abaft the helm have been steadily disappearing as designers expand salons right up to the helm.
Ham and Egg Sandwich
How to make a delectable sweet and savory ham, fried egg and cheese sandwich with a pastry sampled in Puerto Rico.
The Heights of Grandeur
A 10-week charter up the Inside Passage to Alaska on a Nordic Tug 37 is an experience filled with culture, wildlife and memories to last a lifetime.
Sentimental Sounds
Nostalgia about old boatbuilders, designs and marine shops is a romantic memory for many of us cruisers.
Boatyard Survival Checklist
Boatyard trips are a necessary part of ownership to keep your vessel safe and sound, as well as to protect the value of your investment.
Halibut with Tarragon Cream Sauce
This is an easy dish you’ll want to add to your dinner rotation.
Telemedicine for Passagemakers
Having telemedicine service on board is especially important for cruisers who are more vulnerable to injury or illness because of age, chronic illness and pre-existing conditions, and it's also important to have as long-range trawler yachts cruise to more remote locations.
The Joy of Being Unreasonable
It pays to ignore the accountants and uninitiated who say boating makes no sense.
Into the Great Beyond
Our 2,344-nautical-mile voyage from Japan to Alaska on a Selene 53 was a cruise into beauty and history.
Mini Salmon Burger BLT with Jalapeño Mayo
Ready to up your burger game? Skip the beef and go with fish for the perfect cocktail-hour finger food.
Time-Out for Teak
To keep your brightwork in Bristol condition, use a two-part, liquid-based cleansing system, followed by a sealer.
Sound & Color
The Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 includes smart refinements as the line’s new flagship.
Shore Party
Finding the right tender can make your cruise memorable for all the right reasons.
The Dinghy of the Land
Cruising with bikes is a fun, healthy and convenient way to see and experience more.
Good Scents
Boats can be a bevy of bad odors. Tracking them down and keeping them at bay requires strategy and planning.
Bent out of Shape
That’s how I feel after looking at some of today’s design ideas for onboard berths.
Chocolate and Cinnamon Babka Buns
Inspired by a TV sitcom and a trip to the Big Apple, the chef created this delectable dessert.
Immutable Axioms
There is little we can be certain about when boating. Except for these things.
Salmon Dill Croissant
These sandwiches come together fast and easy, utilizing canned salmon.
Corrosion and Rust Never Sleep
Staying ahead of them both on stainless steel and anodized aluminum requires diligence.
Accidental Rescue
A pleasure cruise to the Dry Tortugas becomes a rough-weather mission of mercy.