The Cruising Sailor

09/23/2015

My Christmas "Wish" list. It's only $3 million.

09/17/2015

When we refer to a boat at anchor, most boaters understand the yacht is being held in a fixed position by ground tackle. That's what dropping the anchor does, not what anchoring is.

08/28/2015

08/14/2015

Classic sailing ship at anchor in New Harbor, Block Island

05/16/2015

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Traditionally the yachting world has been divided into two camps, stinkpots and bedsheets. For many years they have been considered un-crossable barriers.

05/13/2015

Almost time to start cruising and catching! Found this interesting article on catching fish underway.

Here is a primer on hand lining essentials for offshore sailors and fisherman. In this post we will cover equipment and some basic rigging for a hand line.

04/30/2015

Here’s a closer look at the S.S. United States than we usually get from the Ikea parking lot.

02/15/2015

I could handle this right about now.

12/13/2014

Solo round the world yachtsman Alex Thomson performs a daring feat on board his high-speed yacht

11/30/2014

She does an exceptional job of explaining sail trim.

Sail faster, safer & more efficiently with this lesson on the nuances of headsail trim.

11/25/2014

Old Salt Blog – a virtual port of call for all those who love the sea - A home for lovers of the sea, tellers of tales, for sailors and dreamers

11/18/2014

I'd love to see this one sailing again.

Old Salt Blog – a virtual port of call for all those who love the sea - A home for lovers of the sea, tellers of tales, for sailors and dreamers