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.


Sailing Club of Washington, or SCOW  may be one of Washington, DC’s best-kept secrets for outdoor enthusiasts.
Remember that you're not the only sailor who has bottom work to be done. Make your appointment now.
The spring is the perfect time to get to know your boat’s anatomy better. By Emily Bentz.
Photo by Ted Morgan
In the second part of our Safety Series, Capt. Art Pine speaks to BoatU.S. president Chris Edmonston.
Sailor Chris Smith tells how expectations and reality differed on his first Caribbean 1500.
Baltimore's Inner Harbor by Kaylie Jasinski
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or offbeat excursions, we’ve got you covered.
Charter Sailing in Greece
To minimize surprises, pack two bags: one with personal items, and one as captain with a bevy of essentials. By Zuzana Prochazka.
Maple sugaring is one of many water to keep kids connected to nature during winter. Photo courtesy of Oregon Ridge Nature Center.
Until young sailors return to the waterfront, keep them busy and happy with some nature-based fun. Here are just a few of the many options.
Two accident survivors share lessons learned about lifejackets and VHF radios.
Capt. Art Pine looks at some of the safety lapses that most often get sailors in trouble on the Chesapeake Bay.
"We arrived as Carnival, the annual celebration involving lots of drinking and more than its share of crime, was just getting underway." By Scott Neuman.

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