Sailors rescued, boat abandoned

Three sailors were rescued 28 miles east of the St. Johns River in Florida after their 30-foot sailing vessel, Second Wind, was disabled and sustained sail damage.

by John Snyder

A fog of regulation

You’ve finally crossed the border into Florida after more than 700 statute miles of Intracoastal Waterway cruising and your mind begins to wander to thoughts of that upcoming Gulf Stream crossing to the Bahamas.

by John J. Kettlewell

Disaster averted

The return passage after the Newport Bermuda Race is often a pleasant cruise.

by Frank “Rich” Feeley

Interview with Dr. Stanley Paris

Dr. Paris on Kiwi Spirit aims to break the solo nonstop circumnavigation record set by Dodge Morgan on American Promise

Coast Guard investigates tall ship tragedy

by John Snyder

Francois Gabart Wins The Vendee Globe

Fastest race and closest finish

by Jesse Deupree

Vendee Globe- The Final Dash

2,400 miles to go, and still a nail biter to the finish.

by Jesse Deupree

Vendee Globe- The Indian Ocean

And then there were two.

by Jesse Deupree

Gulf Stream weather

I have heard the following quote many times from those who voyage in the Atlantic: “The Gulf Stream makes its own weather.” There is some truth to this statement in a couple of different ways.

by Ken McKinley

Lessons in lightning

A voyaging boat can expect one lifetime lightning hit, but the chance increases dramatically in hot, humid places, like the Intertropical Convergence Zone or Florida’s lightning alley, where as much as 20 percent of boats suffer some lightning damage every year.

Story and photos by Jim Foley

Frontal anatomy

When discussing weather and weather forecasts, the term “front” is used frequently. And, sometimes misused.

by Ken McKinley

21st Century Marine Network Standard NMEA 2000

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2000 Marine Network Standard is a big enabling factor driving the ongoing trend toward onboard networking of electronic systems

by Fredrick Gary Hareland

Reducing radio noise and interference

How often have you heard a voyager complain that every time they try to use their SSB, it kills their autopilot?

Story and photos by Jeff Williams

The myths of Orion

by David Berson