If you want to squeeze more speed and comfort out of a 40-foot-plus yacht, learn how to trim a genoa. A well-trimmed genoa keeps the boat balanced, cuts heel, and...

Sailing in strong winds is one of those moments that separates weekend sailors from seasoned skippers.

The boat's heeling hard, gear's sliding off the counter...

There's a reason ASA courses still teach sailors how to practice navigation without GPS. Chartplotters can malfunction while you're out at sea, and a dead battery...

No one drops anchor expecting to wake up drifting toward a reef. But weather changes and tides reverse. Knowing what to do if your anchor drags at night turns a...

Learning how to use spring lines is one of the most practical docking skills any sailor can pick up.

Sailing knots are one of the most practical skills any sailor can pick up.

Your bareboat charter pre-departure checklist is the one thing standing between you and a stress-free week on the water. You've blocked the paid time off, booked...

Knowing how to sail upwind efficiently is what separates a sailor who's just holding on from one who's actually making progress.

Most people point the bow toward...

Heaving-to under a spinnaker isn't actually possible. But knowing how to transition from a flying kite to a storm-ready boat? That's what separates confident...

Sail shape adjustment determines whether a boat accelerates, heels excessively, or fights the helm.

For most sailors, the search starts after the boat feels slow....