Cruising World

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.

For the LOVE of the LIST (and the LIFE) • Owning a boat will test your patience, your wallet and your resolve—and it’ll be the best decision you ever made.

Cruising World

UNDERWAY • The BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

CONFESSIONS of a RAG SAILOR • Two shirts, 20 years and a boatload of memories: How a wardrobe of wreckage became my badge of honor.

ANCHORED by INTENTION • From community building in remote anchorages to carving out space for self-care, this cruising mom chooses presence and purpose to transform life aboard—and beyond.

The TYRANNY of the WORK LIST • When prepping a boat for sea, knowing what not to do can matter more than doing everything you imagine you might need.

HANDS-On SAILOR • REAL-WORLD TIPS and ADVICE for BOAT OWNERS

NEW SAILS, NEW LIFE • A veteran cruiser trades out tired Dacron for smart, modern sails—and gets a whole new sailing experience in return.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION • If it’s been a while since you checked your transmission’s jacket clamp, then you probably have a few more things on the to-do list as well.

THREADING THE NEEDLE • When space is tight and eyes are on you, smart boathandling—and a little humility—can go a long way.

SELLING THE DREAM • From staging and pricing to letting go, here’s how to prep your boat—and yourself—for what’s next.

BUYERS BEWARE • “Turnkey boat,” “provision and go” and “ready to cruise” all sound ideal, but reality is complicated—and skipping your due diligence can cost you dearly.

Hanse 360 • With a sizable 13-foot beam opening up a roomy interior that’s paired with a long waterline and sparkling sailing performance, the Hanse 360 is one beamy baby.

Dufour 44 • Blending innovation with tradition, the Dufour 44 marks the evolution of a time-proven range of cruisers.

BETWEEN TWO WORLDS • ONE SAILOR, ONE BOAT, 3,000 MILES OF OCEAN—AND THE VOYAGE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.

Grace in Motion • A sailor’s dream rekindled, a boat built to roam, and an Atlantic crossing remind us that the journey matters most.

TUAMOTU DRIFT • A cruising family explores these remote French Polynesia atolls, diving into rich culture, wild nature and unforgettable human connections.

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IC24s? Try ICU • What I’d imagined would be a mellow, relaxing week racing sailboats in the Caribbean with old mates turned out to be an intense experience just short of intensive care.