Boat Systems: Sailboat Maintenance, Upgrades, and Gear
Guides to sailboat systems — electrical, mechanical, rigging, and electronics. Learn maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades for cruising boats.
Every Drop Counts: The Art and Discipline of Water Management Aboard Wanderlust
Saturday, October 4, 2025
How we manage water aboard our bluewater sailboat using a manual Spectra Cape Horn watermaker, prove…
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How Much Fuel Should a True Bluewater Cruising Sailboat Carry?
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Learn how much fuel a true bluewater cruising sailboat should carry, why tankage matters offshore, a…
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The Strength Beneath the Waterline: Why Hull Construction Defines a True Bluewater Sailboat
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Discover how SV Wanderlust’s solid fiberglass hull, watertight bulkheads, and encapsulated ballast m…
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9 Powerful Advantages of a Solent Rig for a Voyaging Sailboat
Monday, May 19, 2025
Discover why a Solent rig setup is a game-changer for offshore cruisers—better sail handling, windwa…
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Anatomy of a Short Haul...in pictures
Sunday, February 23, 2025
What’s it like to short haul a liveaboard cruising sailboat? From the travel lift to the to-do list,…
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Communications for Offshore Sailors
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Stay connected at sea. Learn how offshore sailors use satellite devices, email, weather tools & comm…
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