News for and about cruising sailors, their regional clubs and club directory, the 100-day SpinSheet Century Club challenge, and favorite sailing destinations on the Chesapeake Bay.


A cruising sailor contemplates the changes in how cruisers communicate in anchorages and faraway destinations and what's working (and not).
Delivering Third Act: Sailing Friends Share Skills and Techniques
We often offer cruising sailors "fair winds and following seas"... but is this the right combination of sailing wishes? ~by James Lane
An unplanned stop for a cruising family sailing to Florida leads to a serene and green adventure in Spanish Wells, Bahamas. 
If you're cruising southbound on your own schedule, after the November exodus, you'll find there are benefits to traveling behind the masses.
A Sailing Journey on a 21-Foot Junk Rig Sailboat
Chesapeake catboat sailors share their anchorage secrets for those sailing shallow draft boats. ~By Craig Ligibel
A description of the harbor in Salinas, Puerto Rico sounds like a made-up idyllic spot from a Jimmy Buffett song.
Ten common-sense tips for anchoring to help ensure you and your sailing crew enjoy your time on the hook.

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