I’ve been wondering if I was going to buy my next boat, how tall would it be on a trailer? Would it fit in my garage, and can it pass…
Sailing around the world is an eye-opening experience, both on a sailboat or a powerboat. Same goes for sailing the Atlantic, or the Lake Michigan. Sailing around the world takes…
Cruise ships are majestic giants of the seas that can carry thousands of passengers. Just this year, three epic cruise ships debuted in the world’s oceans, leaving us in awe…
Whether you’re looking to sail yourself or to join a group on a charter yacht, the Great Lakes are living up to their name as hot cruise destinations. It takes…
It took Christopher Columbus 5 weeks to cross the Atlantic ocean in 1492, from Canaries to Bahamas. Today, sailing across the Atlantic takes about 14 to 25 days. Racing boats…
Sailing boats get their power from the wind flowing across the curved surfaces of the sails. This is similar to how to wing on the airplane’s wings produces lift to…
I used data on size and weight from reputable sources such as Wikipedia, Gulf Yachting Association, manufacturer’s websites and SailboatData.com to calculate and present the average weights of some popular…
Sailing can be a great source of joy. You may be asking yourself whether you should start a new hobby sailing, and you’re choosing a single handed dinghy, or perhaps…
For the sailbboat to be stable we need to know that there are two forces which push in different directions. The boat will right itself when the angle doesn’t pass…
There are many types of cruisers to choose from if buying, or to admire and study the design. The term “cruiser” covers a wide range of boats, from the smallest…
