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Dreamers and Doers Become Sailors • Learning by doing is the MO for two fledging sailors and a new-to-them Cheoy Lee 48.

Safety Aloft • Harken announces a training program for people working at height, including sailors who may have to go up the rig.

Radio Free Cruisers • Can single sideband radio still be relevant for sailors in today’s Starlink world?

Harnessing the Wind • A UK startup is developing a 60-meter catamaran that will produce and store green hydrogen while sailing.

Calling All Citizen Scientist Sailors

Cruising Tips

GORI Hybrid Propeller

Ocean Signal rescueME EDF2 Distress Light

Mommucked in Big Bay Creek • A tempestuous night in a Carolina creek served up a lot of lessons.

Leopard 46 • Changing up their longstanding formula, Leopard Catamarans reimagined a midsize cruiser to deliver versatile living and greener cruising.

Allures 51.9 • Designed and built with adventure in mind, the Allures 51.9 is a powerful platform for shorthanded sailing exploration.

Sailing the Sea of Gods • Lively sailing, mind-bending history, rich culture, and…spelunking? A charter through Greece’s Cyclades Islands is abundant in every way.

French Twist • While exploring the Canadian Maritimes, a side visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a chance to enjoy another country altogether.

Breathing Space in Belize • Skinny water and all, a shoulder-season charter in Belize makes for a great escape.

Vendee Victory • IMOCA CLASS PHENOM CHARLIE DALIN TALKS RIVALRIES, ROUTING, AND REDESIGNS—PLUS WHAT IT TOOK TO WIN ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST SPORTING EVENTS.

The Only Solution • The winner of the CCA’s seamanship medal says that accepting the new reality during a sinking situation is critical to safety.

Rings of Power • Adding low friction rings to your boat’s rigging repertoire can be a lighter, more affordable alternative to line management.

There’s Always Next Time • Chartering paves the way for a couple’s cruising dream.

Breaking the Cardinal Rule of Cruising