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It’s Your First Race! Intro to Racing Part II

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) So maybe our introduction to racing post got you excited enough to find a boat…

March 10, 2026 Read →
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Tilt and Trim: Smooth running on your boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) On any day on the water, you’ll see a lot of boats trimmed pretty badly.…

March 10, 2026 Read →
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Boater’s Guide to Engines II: The Four-Stroke Engine

Part I:Boater’s Guide to Engines: The Internal Combustion Engine by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we kicked off a…

February 13, 2026 Read →
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Winter on the Water: A Practical Guide to Staying Warm

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Back when I lived in New England, by February we were getting a little stir-crazy…

February 13, 2026 Read →
Blog 13 min

Why Racing Sailboats Might Be the Most Fun You’ve Never Tried

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) For many people, the answer to “Will I like sailboat racing?” is unequivocally “yes!” Of…

January 16, 2026 Read →
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Boater’s Guide to Engines: The Internal Combustion Engine

PART I by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Welcome to a new multi-part series we’ll be running over the next several…

January 16, 2026 Read →
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Must Visit Destination: French Polynesia

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Tahiti. Bora Bora. Names that evoke wanderlust and dreams of idyllic vacations on pure white…

December 17, 2025 Read →
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Winter Boat Projects to Keep Your Mind on the Water

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you live in the land where frozen water now falls from the sky, hopefully…

December 17, 2025 Read →
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MacGyvering at Sea: Creative Fixes Every Boater Should Know

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Though I was never in the military or a marine, I’m going to borrow one…

November 11, 2025 Read →
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Ask a Cruiser: Your Most Common Questions, Answered (Part II)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we discussed some of the most common questions we get when people learn…

November 11, 2025 Read →
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