Seamanship & Voyaging

Learn seamanship and voyaging skills for offshore sailing — from the fundamentals of passage planning and weather interpretation to the judgment that comes only with miles under the keel. These articles dive into the real craft of bluewater sailing: heavy-weather tactics, watchkeeping, self-reliance, and the quiet discipline that keeps a crew and vessel safe when land is far away.

Mastering the Ocean, Not Fighting It

True seamanship isn’t about overpowering the sea; it’s about understanding it. Here you’ll find reflections and practical guidance drawn from real passagemaking experience — from setting storm sails to managing fatigue and maintaining balance when the conditions turn rough. Each piece aims to help you develop the confidence that comes from competence.

Whether you’re preparing for your first offshore passage or refining the skills that carry you across oceans, this section is where experience meets practice — and where the art of voyaging deepens with every mile.