Cruising World

Cruising World is your passport for exploring the world’s coastlines and oceans while voyaging under sail. Its contributors inspire and entertain through stories, pictures and videos that underscore the beauty and adventure of sailing, while providing instruction on the disciplines of seamanship, navigation and boat handling. The Cruising World community is made up of experienced, committed sailors and boat owners. No matter their long-range sailing plans, Cruising World’s mission is to nurture their dreams with practical how-to information and stirring real-life adventure features.

EYEING What’s POSSIBLE • Even if some sailors find the latest boats out of reach, these designs show us all what’s coming, and what to look for in the used market.

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UNDERWAY • The BEST of the CRUISING LIFESTYLE

A 1-in-10 Day • When wind, sea and sun align, sailing perfection reminds us why we keep coming back for more.

PASSING the TILLER • We decided to add a 10-year-old to our crew. He was quickly comfortable giving us orders.

A Life AT Sea, IN MINIATURE • A chance encounter at the Annapolis Sailboat Show leads to a lasting reminder of a schooner and the life it represents.

HANDS-On SAILOR • REAL-WORLD TIPS and ADVICE for BOAT OWNERS

THE ART OF LATERAL THINKING • Jimmy Cornell reflects on a lifetime of creative, cautious and sometimes unorthodox innovations afloat.

BUCKETS, BILGES AND BACKUPS • Modern electronics are wonderful until they quit. Here’s why old-school tools still keep sailors safe at sea.

SOLE SURVIVOR • We replaced our boat’s rotted plywood subfloor with flexible, eco-friendly cork flooring that is standing up well to the rigors of life at sea.

FROM QUARTER BERTH TO COZY HIDEAWAY • A tight sleeping spot gets an upgrade with teak trim, epoxy dust and a queen-size mattress that finally fits.

WATCHING THE WEATHER • There are many ways to figure out what’s coming your way. Using several forecasting tools is best.

Boat of the Year 2026: Changes in the Weather • Judging the 2026 Boats of the Year involved literal and figurative changes on Chesapeake Bay. First came weather. Second was a new, wide range of choices for cruising sailors.

A New Era for a Storied Tradition • Our flagship awards program evolves with a reimagined format, an expanded testing window and a celebration at the 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show.

The Nominees: Meet the Fleet • This year’s lineup spans 27 cutting-edge cruisers, performance machines and liveaboard passagemakers.

A Sail Without Cell Phones • This boatload of Sea Scouts in the Florida Keys discovered that they can still have fun without electronic devices.

pearl of polynesia • Fewer cruisers visit the Gambiers than other island groups in this part of the world. That’s part of what makes the place so special.

Unfinished BUSINESS • After rounding Cape Horn in the last Global Solo Challenge, Ronnie Simpson saw his dreams—and rig—come crashing down. Rather than retreat, he’s setting sail once more.