Cruising Resources and Information for Sailors

Somebody Asked . . .

"I know the state registration number of a boat. How can I find its owner?"

Somebody Said . . .

"All prudent sailors, no matter how experienced, need to write down all emergency procedures, including how to send out a Mayday call, and tape them someplace where they are easily accessible."

Brian Hancock
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Your Boat Needs

Lots of boat preferences to consider when Analyzing Your Needs and Preferences, among them Size, Speed, Simplicity, and Beauty.

What Makes a Good Cruiser

Start by evaluating Performance and Seaworthiness. Then there are factors like Cockpit Location, Interior Layout, Berths and, of course, Construction Quality.

Rig Types

Sloop, Cutter and Ketch are prevalent? But what about a Schooner, or a Junk, Gaff, or Unstayed Rig?

Special Types

Multihull Sailing, Motorsailing, and Beach Cruising all have different benefits and requirements from the average monohull experience..

Finding a Boat to Buy

The search for your dream cruising boat will probably involve Yacht Brokers, Owner?s Groups, Boat Shows, multiple listings and more.

The Buying Process

Once you?ve found the boat for you, you may need a Yacht Survey, Boat Title and Registration Documentation, Financing, Marine Insurance, and maybe even Delivery by sea or by road.

Other Ways to Go Cruising

There are plenty of ways to go cruising, such as Chartering, Sharing or Exchanging Boats, having one Custom Built, Building It Yourself, Fixing Up an old or damaged boat, or simply Crewing on others' yachts.