Cruising Resources and Information for Sailors

Somebody Asked . . .

"What type of sail cloth do I need for my type of cruising?"

Somebody Said . . .

"Ten lies owners of old boats tell their spouses - and themselves: Lie number 2: I'll have her in the water next year."

Peter Nielsen, Sail Magazine
Maintenance Planning

Boathandling

So many skills! Sailing, Shorthanding, handling Heavy Weather, Anchoring, Docking and Mooring, Motoring, and Crewing to name some major ones.

Navigation

A good cruising skipper has Piloting Skills, knows about Weather, maybe even knows Celestial Navigation. And the crew should at least be good at Watchkeeping and Log Keeping.

Handling Emergencies

Are you ready to handle a Grounding and Towing situation? A Collision? Crew Overboard? A Medical Emergency. Do you know the VHF distress protocol?

Qualifications

Training for formal Qualifications, can be the best way to learn about sailing, mechanical systems, navigation, and other subjects. Or attend a Cruising Schools to get both instruction and sea time.