⛵ Maritime and Sailing

What’s your take on modern Dacron vs. laminate sails for coastal cruising?

Has the cost of mooring forced you to downsize your boat?

What's your take on budget-friendly foul weather gear for weekend sailors?

With new fuel standards on the horizon, are you changing sailing habits?

How do you actually save money on marina fees without giving up sailing?

Does anyone else think liveaboard sailing is chronically over-romanticised on social media?

Would you rather have a slower, more comfortable ride or a fast, wet boat that heels like crazy?

Is a well-maintained 30-year-old cruiser actually a better bluewater boat than any new production model under $500k?

Is buying a used sailboat actually cheaper than chartering long-term?

Is sailing actually cheaper than powerboating in the long run, or is that a myth?

How do you properly size a Rocna anchor for a 38-foot sloop in variable mud and sand?

Should motor sailors be stripped of the “sailor” title and just admit they drive powerboats?

Is single-handing around the world just a reckless ego trip, not a badge of honor?

Dufour 430 vs. Jeanneau 439 — which is the better long-distance cruiser?

Is switching from diesel to electric propulsion on a sailboat actually worth it?

Would you ever trust a second-hand catamaran over a new monohull?

What’s your take on using a chartplotter versus traditional paper charts on a long passage?

Has the crew shortage made you rethink solo sailing trips?

Is owning a sailboat ever really worth the money, or is it just a floating money pit for suckers?

Is the surge in second-hand boat prices pricing you out of sailing?