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.

SEASONS CHANGE, but the MAGIC REMAINS • As haul-out season arrives for some, the quiet beauty of coastal cruising reminds us that presence, not distance, makes the journey.

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UNDERWAY • EXPLORING the BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

Weather WINDOWS • We sailors have more information than ever, and yet, Mother Nature can still surprise us.

Arigato, JAPAN • A 56-year-old trimaran returns to her birthplace, where her crew is embraced by kindness, curiosity and unforgettable friendships.

TIPS FOR CRUISING IN JAPAN

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

HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT PRO AND GET THE JOB DONE • These tried-and-true strategies can help manage all kinds of boat work, whether you’re docked stateside or deep in the tropics.

RESTORING A CLASSIC CRUISER • Replacing teak decks doesn’t have to sink your budget. These are durable, cost-effective alternatives for a fresh look and smooth sailing.

DIAL IN YOUR BOAT’S WATER SYSTEM • These simple upgrades and smart tips can keep freshwater and waste components running smoothly while cruising.

TOP-TO-BOTTOM, HOW REFLEX WORKS

JUICE IN THE RAIN • When solar power stalls in the squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.

ADDITIVES AND ATTITUDE • Pro angler Bill McDonald shares practical maintenance strategies to keep your boat’s engine healthy between haul-outs and offshore sailing.

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AWLGRIP REPAIRS DONE RIGHT • From assessing scratches to choosing the right topcoat, here’s how one real-world repair held up over time, and how to improve the process.

QUICK REFERENCE: AWLGRIP REPAIR CHECKLIST • A tidy, well-protected repair can dramatically improve your topsides, even if it’s not invisible up close. Ready to tackle it on your own? Here’s the process, distilled into an at-a-glance guide you can follow from the dock or in the yard.

The OLD MEN and the SEA • ON A TRANSATLANTIC TRIP FROM RHODE ISLAND TO IRELAND ON A SESONED SWAN 68, THE 16-DAY-PLUS VOYAGE WAS ONLY ONE PART OF THE STORY. THE OTHER WAS THE CRAZY, CHEERFUL CREW OF CHARACTERS, INCLUDING THE IRREPRESSIBLE AUSSIE DELIVERY SKIPPER MURRAY "MUZZA" JACOB

Gearing Up

Fresh Designs, Bold Adventures: 2025-26 New Boat Preview • Your guide to standout models that are raising the bar in performance, comfort and sustainability for the modern cruiser.

NO PINK SPINNAKERS HERE • This offshore victory wasn’t about headlines. It was about belonging, belief and proving that strength under sail doesn’t come in just one form.

2004 Island Packet 485 • WHERE YOU’LL FIND the BEST USED BOATS on the MARKET

Sister CITY • A “twinning city” of my hometown of Newport, Rhode Island, since 1999, the coastal haven of Kinsale on Ireland’s southern shoreline is a perfect place to wrap up a long voyage.