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.


“Skipper,” he said to me at the end of a call while I was sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, “you’re like a son now. I am going to call you Adopted Son Number 3."
There’s something magical about a national park you can sail into and anchor in. Los Haitises National Park, in a remote part of northeastern Dominican Republic, is one such park...
Taking the helm of a sailboat for the first time is a feeling like no other.
Spend an additional half the purchase price of a used boat and expect to double my cruising pleasure? Hear me out.
Raft up with your boating friends! Here are some tried and true tips from cruising sailors with lots of rafting experience.
A sunflower raft made of sailboats takes careful planning and execution. But, wow, the results are spectacular and lots of fun for Chesapeake Bay cruisers.
Approach multi-country provisioning with an open heart, a strategic mindset, and a strong tummy.
Headsets completely changed our cruising experience, making it easy to carry on a casual conversation during anchoring, docking, or picking up a mooring.
Seasoned cruising sailors discuss their experiences long-term voyaging and the inherent challenges and joys of such sailing. ~ By Captain Cheryl Duvall

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