A complete guide to crossing the Pacific by sailboat — the three main routes, cyclone-season timing, boat and gear requirements, realistic costs, and what 21 days at sea actually looks like.
A working sailor's guide to sailing around the world — the classic tradewind route, real costs by year, the three-to-five year timeline, and the practical preparation that actually matters before you leave.
A working sailor's guide to sextant navigation — what the instrument actually measures, how to take a clean sight from a moving deck, the noon sun shortcut, star rounds at twilight, and what kit and practice you need to fix your position to within 2-3 nautical miles without GPS.
The 1,820 nm passage from Bermuda to the Azores takes most cruising boats 14 to 18 days. Here is the route, the timing, and what really happens on the mid-Atlantic leg.
Comprehensive guide about how to provision a boat. Expert advice with specific numbers, practical tips, and real-world experience from offshore sailors.
A working sailor's breakdown of the weather apps, GRIB viewers, and forecasting tools that actually matter for passage planning. Covers Predictwind, Windy, PocketGrib, and more with honest takes on what each does well and where it falls short.
Someone just went over the side, and you have seconds to act. This guide covers every man overboard procedure a sailing crew must know — quick-stop maneuvers, crew roles, recovery techniques, cold water survival, and the equipment that makes the difference.
The passage from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands covers 750 to 850 nautical miles through the Portuguese Trades. This guide covers route options, weather windows, Strait of Gibraltar tactics, and arrival ports across the islands.
A realistic breakdown of Atlantic crossing times by route, season, and boat type. The trade wind route takes 14-21 days, the northern passage via Azores 18-28 days. Includes provisioning, daily routines, and what it costs.