The arrival of spring signals the exciting time to prepare your yacht for launch. After months in storage, your vessel requires thorough attention before hitting the water. This comprehensive checklist ensures your yacht is seaworthy, safe, and ready for a season of enjoyable cruising. Hull and Exterior PreparationHull Inspection: Examine for blist...

Dreaming of open water and a fresh start? This is the boat for you. If you're searching for a Beneteau Oceanis 45 for sale, look no further than CALLINECTES—a one-owner, shoal draft, performance cruiser that stands out from the rest. With her Awlcraft 2000 Flag Blue hull, teak side decks, and upgraded rigging, she is one of the most well-maint...

Top 5 Reasons You Should Buy an X-Yachts X4.6 (this exact one, in fact) When it comes to performance cruising sailboats, the X-Yachts X4.6 stands out as a vessel that masterfully combines speed, comfort, and innovative design. Known for their high-performance yachts, X-Yachts have consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible on the wa...

It's that time of year again…  Finding presents for the boater in your life can be challenging when you're more familiar with dry land. Whether they're a seasoned sailor or a weekend water warrior, there's a bounty of nautical-themed gifts that will make their eyes sparkle like the sun dancing on the open sea. Join us as we explore a curated l...

You may have noticed a RIB pass you at high speed while cruising around the harbor. You've most definitely seen them operated by the coast guard and harbor master.  These fast, comfortable and reliable boats are our absolute favorite. Read on to learn why.While RIBs often look fast and furious, skimming the water's sur...

Fan of the Golden Globe Race? We are and would like to congratulate Kirsten Neuschafer and all of the competitors. The GGR is a solo non stop around the world race that prevents the use of modern technology such as GPS and allows only technology that was available in 1968 when Sir Robert Knox-Johnson set the record for being the first person to do ...

Staring out at the open sea, we monitor the changing color of the water. Each passing mile seems to bring another hue. Bright turquoise has given way to emerald to deep blue and now finally dark green. Our time in The Bahamas has come to an end. We knew this day was coming, but seeing the murkier water & busy skyline of Ft Lauderdale has m...

A little over 2 months of cruising in The Bahamas and we are definitely in the groove, which must mean that we just don't care as much as we used to about clean hair, dry clothes and fresh sheets. Accessing a locker under 3 cushions to grab a can of soda or digging out pancake mix from the stowage under our bunk doesn't require the same grunts and ...

I realize what is happening back home & how lucky I am to be here, with my family, in a warm, natural, gorgeous safe place. I struggle each time I sit down to gather my thoughts. I ask myself if sharing this blog is insensitive or written in poor taste. However, I know that in the following years - when this experience is only a memory.. these ...

Our weather window to depart Fort Lauderdale, FL for Bimini, Bahamas came on January 7th. With  our roadside Covid tests showing negate results, we made a plan to leave around 6am, as the wind was due to pick up in the early afternoon.  Though Forbes can be  a restless one and I heard the ...

The idea of spending the winter aboard our boat, cruising in the Bahamas, came to us after months of daily life during a pandemic. Inspired by our many adventurous clients and realizing that we could both live, work & educate our kids all from our own home presented us with a unique opportunity. If we can comfortably do this...

As more and more sailors make the transition from sailboats to power the importance of understanding basic propeller theory is important. Like your sails, the propeller's performance is directly linked to its size and shape and this article was designed to touch on the importance of boat propeller tuning from a sailor's perspective. Moving a boat w...

X-Yachts announced its latest design. The X56  joins the successful and critically acclaimed Pure X Range. Launching 2021! The X56 is a fifty-six-foot performance cruising yacht designed with serious cruising in mind; be that crossing the Atlantic, or exploring beautiful Mediterranean islands. The X56 joins the hugely succe...

 X-Yachts celebrated their 40th anniversary with the launch of their latest 40 foot cruising sailboat, the X4⁰, last summer.  X-Yachts might be getting older, but this covergirl will always turn heads. Read Sail Magazine's review about this all new X4⁰ -  the smallest model in the pure X range; blending ...

Xp 50 Freya captured in a perfect -moment rounding the Fastnet Rock. Freya made Line Honours in 3d 2h 5m 21s and was thereby the first X-Yacht to cross the finish line in Plymouth. Top five fastest X-Yachts (Line Honours): 1. Xp 50, Freya – 3d 2h 5m 21s2. Xp 44, Warrior Won – 3d 2h 46m 47s3. Xp 44, Orange Mecanix – 3d 4h 41m 10s4. Xp 44, Xtra Staer...