#offshore sailing

Is a full keel truly safer in heavy weather, or is that a myth clung to by traditionalists who can't handle a fin?

How do you keep your in-mast furling system from jamming in heavy weather?

Is switching from a full keel to a fin keel actually a game changer for offshore passages?

How do you prepare for a solo transatlantic voyage without losing your mind?

What's your take on carbon rigging—overhyped tech or a legit upgrade for offshore sailing?

How do you future-proof a sailing rig for climate-uncertain waters?

What’s the biggest performance killer on a long offshore passage?

Biggest mistake when fitting out a bluewater cruiser for long passages?

Has AI navigation changed how you approach a long ocean passage?

Would you switch from a tiller pilot to a below-deck autopilot system if offshore cruising?

Inshore vs offshore sailing — which one is actually harder?

Is a well-maintained 30-year-old cruiser actually a better bluewater boat than any new production model under $500k?

Dufour 430 vs. Jeanneau 439 — which is the better long-distance cruiser?

Does a 40ft monohull handle rough weather better than a modern cat?

Dacron vs Kevlar sails — which holds up better offshore?

How do you actually prevent seasickness on a multi-day passage?

Do you trust AI autopilots for offshore passages now?

Would you ever rely on a tablet chart plotter as your primary nav on an offshore passage?

Is AI navigation actually reliable for offshore passages?

GPS chartplotter vs mobile app — which one actually works offshore?