#sailing

Are wooden boats superior to fiberglass, or just nostalgia in disguise?

Does a trusted marine diesel engine beat a new electric pod drive, even if it means more maintenance?

Is spending extra on "seaworthy" design a waste of cash for weekend sailors?

Is a used sailboat worth it if you care about environmental impact?

Would you switch from a diesel engine to an electric outboard for coastal cruising?

Is switching from a furling jib to a hank-on really worth the performance trade-off?

Are modern yachts overengineered junk compared to the classics, or is that just gatekeeping nostalgia?

Should the sailing community stop gatekeeping diesel engines and admit motorsailers are better for the planet?

Is traditional celestial navigation still relevant in 2026?

Do you actually need a GPS, or are paper charts just outdated gatekeeping?

Is sailing experience overrated or do modern gadgets make anyone a captain?

Should a $100,000 racing yacht always outperform a well-maintained, older cruising boat costing half that?

Which autopilot holds a course better in a nasty North Sea chop, anyone?

How do you break into sailing without rich parents or a trust fund?

Is TikTok making sailing look way too easy and ruining the real experience?

Do fiberglass boats beat wooden ones in every way, or have traditionalists convinced you wood is a “soulful” money pit?

Are high-performance racing yachts just marketing fluff, while heavy cruisers get unfairly judged as outdated?

Cutter vs planing hull — which sails better in rough seas?

Is the cost of new sails pushing you toward used boats?

Does a 30-year-old fiberglass sloop offer better value than a modern, mass-produced plastic boat any day?