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Muddling Towards Golden Gate

Mike Petrie talks about his first time cruising on the california Coast in 1976 aboard a 31-foot Mariner ketch. FULL STORY

  • The True Meaning of a Lifetime Sport

    People are taking up sailing at all ages. More

  • Catalina in the Fall

    Lovely at any time of the year, the Golden State's premier sailing destination is pure gold in the fall. You might be surprised at how hard it is to want to leave More

  • The Thirsty Fishermen

    You’re sailing off the coast of Haiti and come across a wrecked boat with people on board. Do you think “pirates” or “rescue”? More

  • Sailing for Science

    Sailors for the Sea and the Pacific Science Center will circumnavigate the Americas to build awareness about the ocean environment. More

  • Attack in South America

    A couple are attacked on their boat at the Marina de Caraballeda. More

  • Ceviche and Process Knitting

    Clark Beek cruises the coast of Peru. More

We set out for a weeklong cruise in a borrowed NorseBoat 17.5. Auxiliary power: oars. (Photo by Rebecca Waters)

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We set out for a weeklong cruise in a borrowed NorseBoat 17.5. Auxiliary power: oars. (Photo by Rebecca Waters)

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  • Chartplotter Protocols

    The chartplotter is a wonderful navigational tool, but as with most electronic devices, there are limits. More

  • Avoid a GPS-induced incident

    Even with near-flawless GPS technology, you must be able to deal with the potential for operator error. More

  • Masthead Magic

    What's the safest way to go aloft? Would you go by climbing the halyard or bosun's chair? More