Fall on the Fox Island Thorofare
More lobster boats bringing their gear ashore early for the season. Fewer recreational boats passing by and often with shortened sail with the strong fall winds. The Sparkman & Stephens 38 foot Loki class yawl...
More lobster boats bringing their gear ashore early for the season. Fewer recreational boats passing by and often with shortened sail with the strong fall winds. The Sparkman & Stephens 38 foot Loki class yawl...
In case you noticed the absence of Paddy Hassett sailing his 2.4mR from the NYC, he reports below on his competitions this summer.
Marina berths are in short supply around the UK, especially for annual berth holders, due to a rise in boat ownership and cruisers choosing to sail at home rather than abroad
The world’s weather is changing. Cruising guru Jimmy Cornell explains how to future-proof your sailing and voyage planning
Heading into fall boat-show season, builders are bringing a slew of new models for all kinds of sailing, itineraries and adventures.
Georgia Sea Islands amid the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas highlight Billy Pilgrim's southbound season.
Maine's classic-yacht racing scene is a study in tradition, beauty and fun.
The 53rd Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close on Sunday 25 September, with organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike heralding the show a great success. Boasting more exhibitors...
The Autumn League for 2022 runs on the five Sundays of October with racing for Spinnaker, WhiteSail and 1720 classes. The event is again supported by AIB this year.Following skipper requests, the racing will mix the traditional windward/leeward laid courses with some longer coastal races.
You have a tired crew and you plan to anchor for the night. Will the headland provide enough shelter? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship
This was definitely one of the hardest Mystery Harbors we’ve posted in a long time. You can blame former editor and Points East founder Sandy Marsters who came up with the image. Sandy’s tip about the harbor’s connection to Roger Duncan did finally elicit three correct answers...
If you can correctly identify this harbor, you’ll be on your way to winning a fine Points East designer cap. To qualify, identify the harbor AND tell us something about the harbor, such as how you recognized it and some reasons you like to hang out there.
October/November 2022 By David Roper As you can see from the black and white photo here of your Poppy, I have been watching much longer than you, for more than sixty years, in fact. Sailors know it is important to always keep a watchful eye...
October/November 2022 By Ali Wisch Fabre It is hard to beat fall in New England. Changes that affect all your senses happen quickly but subtly. You may not even notice until they’ve already passed....