Difficult anchorages. During a sailing cruise, knowing how to identify a good anchorage when dropping anchor for a stop means you’re already halfway there. Usually, the best sheltered spots along a particular stretch of coast are listed in nautical guides…

Novice sailors setting out on a cruise quickly learn to appreciate the differences of apparent wind depending on the point of sail. We’ve all experienced sailing close-hauled in 25 knots of wind, fully dressed in foul weather gear with spray…

Entering an unknown harbor. Exploring places you have never been to before is one of the greatest attractions of a sailing cruise. However, entering unfamiliar ports and marinas can be challenging and stressful, with many opportunities for mistakes. It will…