A Singular Passion: Solo Sailing Female

“I can still feel the elation of hopping in the dink after dropping the hook in a new port of call and then roaming around the harbor, checking out neighboring boats, scouring the shallows for marine life. For 13-year-old me, it allowed a real taste of freedom.”

This week, get the scoop on four dandy dinghies perfect for midsize cruising sailboats, hear from three solo female sailors who share a common spirit of ambition, endurance and adventure, get the skinny on lesser-known gems of the Southeastern Bahamas cruising grounds, and learn all about the pros and cons of homeschooling while cruising.

Standout Dinghies to Bring Along on the Adventure

Aboard our 31-foot Hunter, Ragtime, our dinghy was the unsung hero of our cruising escapades. It was always the first thing we deployed upon arrival to a destination, and it was the last thing we packed away before we departed. It was our family Ford, our Honda for the harbor, our Miata of the marina (I’ll see myself out…). To the untrained eye, a dinghy might appear to be no more than a floating dock cart to tote provisions, pets and people. But as cruisers well know, it’s so much more. These four dinghies have features and options that can add safety and fun to any mothership.

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Join American Sailing for the First Annual Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival

All sailors are invited to join this flotilla in June 2024 in the BVI’s. The festival will be an action-packed week to remember. Details at the link.

A Singular Passion: Solo Sailing Female

Women sailing solo around the world are few and far between, but these three sailors share a common spirit of ambition, endurance and adventure.

Share Your Experiences on the Water with Us

If you missed it the first time, we’d like to learn about your boating experiences in the last 12 months. As a token of our appreciation, you have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win one of five $100 West Marine gift cards.

Cruising the Southeastern Bahamian Islands

Islands such as Conception, Rum Cay and San Salvador are off the beaten path and a visit there can feel like you have the place all to yourself.

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Bluewater Cruising: Is it for You and When Should You Go?

You've seen thousands of images like this one, picturing yourself in the same position. It’s been your dream for months, maybe years. Let’s make it happen.

Home-Schooling Aboard

When it comes to educating the kids while cruising, these parents learned that flexibility, and sometimes changing course, is key.

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