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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 →
Blog 10 min

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 →
Blog 7 min

Ask a Cruiser: Your Most Common Questions, Answered

(Part I) by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you may have noted…

October 9, 2025 Read →
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The Best Times to Buy (and Sell) a Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Timing a boat sale can make a big difference in your purchase or sale price.…

September 4, 2025 Read →
Blog 7 min

Don’t Be That Captain: Know The Rules, Use Common Sense, Stay Collision Free

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Every summer we hear stories about tragic mishaps on the water, sometimes with loss of…

August 7, 2025 Read →
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Why Not Learn to Sail in a Dinghy?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) For people coming to sailing later in life, there are a lot of ways to…

August 7, 2025 Read →
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Solo and Shorthanded Sailing: Gain Independence on the Water

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Years ago when we had a new-to-us boat and new-to-us children, my wife and I…

July 2, 2025 Read →
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