I'm going to apologize right now. If you are looking for a list of the best cruising boats, you've got the wrong post. Choosing a cruising sailboat is like choosing a good pair of shoes. They have to be comfortable and they have to function in the way that you needs them to function. Similarly,... Continue Reading →
Buying a Larger Sailboat
So you've decided that you are a competent enough sailor and that a larger boat suits your lifestyle and your sailing goals. Buying a larger boat can be a little more challenging than buying a small one, mostly because the number of systems involved is much higher. But before we get to mechanical, we need to... Continue Reading →
Buying a Small Sailboat
At some point, you will reach a skill level that you will want to own your own boat. I've limited the discussion in this post to small sailboats. So let's define that. A small sailboat would be any dinghy. Like a Laser, Sunfish, Lido 14, Sabot, Lightning, Buccaneer...anything without a keel and that you don't... Continue Reading →