The Alarming Trend in Global Cruising

Mar 01, 2024 03:04

UNDERWAY

'We are far from the only experienced cruisers now advocating for a different ditch-kit approach. Capt. Eugenie Russell, whose J/120 was holed by a whale while racing from Southern California to Ensenada, Mexico, has talked about how that boat's ditch kit drifted away and sank, instead of making it to the raft. But the EPIRB had been set, and the crew had a handheld VHF radio-which meant they spent only four hours in the life raft.'

02/29/2024

In this edition of Underway, offshore sailing veteran Jimmy Cornell reveals some alarming trends in global cruising; the Sailing Totem crew rethinks the ditch kit; sailors share the challenges, frustrations and triumphs in fixing up an old boat; a lightly used power catamaran makes our brokerage boat of the week; and learn eight ways to fend off seasickness.

Survey: Global Movement of Cruising Boats

Every five years since 1987, offshore sailing veteran Jimmy Cornell has conducted surveys on the global movement of cruising boats. His latest, since the world-changing Covid-19 pandemic and the longer-term climate crisis, reveals an alarming shift in where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they're aboard, and more. Check it out here.

It's Time to Rethink Your Ditch Kit

All that extra stuff you think you'll need to survive can actually become a hindrance in a real emergency. Check out Sailing Totem's take on rethinking the ditch kit.

The Reality of Fixing Up an Old Boat

Brokerage Boat of the Week

Available to own through The Moorings Yacht Brokerage, this 2019 Leopard 43 PC has an attractive low-use charter history because of the pandemic.

8 Ways to Prevent Seasickness

Try these nature-backed remedies for the dreaded mal de mer-and get to know the science behind it.

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