Sailors recall trip to Canary Islands
By Howard and Judy Wang The night before Laelia’s departure from Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, off Africa’s west coast, everything is calm …
From Newport News, VA, to Mystic, CT
By Paul Gray In early fall, my friend Al Bezanson used to sail Green Dragon, a small wooden schooner he’s had since 1963, down south …
Tips for cruising the Bahamas
By George Shaw Depending on who is counting, the Bahamas consist of about 700 islands, limestone cays and rocks. A dozen have a significant population; …
Sailing from Cancun to Punta Gorda
[x_blockquote type=”left”]Sailing trip around the Dry Tortugas puts book learning to the test[/x_blockquote] By Dannela Varel After many years of boating experience—living aboard, running a …
Sea Rays trek to Sleeping Bear Dunes
By Tim Healey I had recently bought a used 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sundeck, a near carbon copy of my buddy Pat Flynn’s boat, except …
The charm of Battle Island, Lake Superior
by Boni Thibert Lake Superior’s real charm lies hidden among its many islands. Of the lake’s ideal anchorages, one in particular—Battle Island—stands out. With a …
Tidal extremes in the Bay of Fundy
By Arnold M. Bucksbaum Our last stop on a cruise of the states and provinces north of New York City was Saint John in New …
Cruisers find adventure in Thailand
By Marie Genteale When new sailing friends asked Chris and me to join them in chartering a 46-foot catamaran in Phuket, Thailand, we said yes. …
Sucia Island, jewel of the northwest
By Linda Newland In the northern San Juan Islands, the 564-acre Sucia Island State Park features incredible scenery, 77,700 feet of shoreline and solid holding …
Couple falls for Vancouver marina
By Jim West During the middle of the September, Cheryl and I set off for the Canadian Gulf Islands. We ended up spending two nights …
Explore Florida’s rivers by kayak
By Joe Belanger Fifteen years ago, my wife, Lee, and I began an RV retirement trip with a twist. Our goal was to see the …
Flag burning ceremony in Mich. town
By Boni Thibert I save old, torn, worn-out American flags. Most years, my husband, Phillip, and I bring the flags to a friend who resides …
