Sailboat Cruising and Lifestyle Magazine
Discover boating safety tips and resources to help you liveaboard, sail, and cruise more safely.
There has to be a better way, but this sailboat was literally stuck on top of the dock – hanging from its rudder! When watching the video, all you can hear is the sledgehammer pinging and pounding on the rudder. The sailboat (which appears to be a Jeanneau Voyage, correct me in the comments) is …
The first time we went offshore, we had no clue what we were doing, now with many years of experience, trial, and error, this is a list of must-haves to be safer offshore. Type 1 Life Jackets Inflatables are common and can be purchased online or in most marine stores. These types of PFDs (Personal …
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Yes, your sailboat must be seaworthy, but maybe more important than that is understanding these tips for offshore sailing safety. These are the offshore sailing skills – the seamanship – that can keep your crew safe while sailing offshore. Safety When Sailing Offshore When you decide to leave the shipping lanes, the coastlines, and common …
The crash stop, or quick stop, is a man overboard tactic for sailboats, and it could very well save your crew’s life! Typically people are taught various MOB (man overboard) maneuvers in sailing schools. The most popular in some schools is the figure eight. However, this MOB maneuver is slow and takes the sailboat away …
Sailboat Life is an online magazine for modern liveaboards, sailboat cruisers, and family sailors. From offshore passages, to island hopping, to marina life, and extended sailboat voyaging, we hope to share timely stories filled with actionable ideas and tactics to help you enjoy the Sailboat Life! This is our first post, and many more to …