passagemaking Articles

Embarking on a passage can feel daunting, but for Jamie, Behan, and the kids of Sailing Totem it’s part of the adventure. However, they admit, their journey isn’t without challenges, from navigating treacherous winds to strategizing against powerful currents. In their upcoming online classes: Passage Planning Fundamentals and Proactive Safety Tips For Sailors, they will share invaluable insights and guidance

Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, her fiance Prescott, and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the tropics. “Millions upon millions of years ago when the continents were already formed and the principal features of the earth had been decided, there existed, then as now, one aspect of the world

In this guest post, Captain Tony Wall of Biscayne Bay Sailing Academy recounts delivering a 46′ sloop–while managing the effects of a nearby hurricane. As a professional sailing instructor and USCG captain, I was contracted to sea trial a 46′ Bruce Roberts sloop named Harmony. Everything went satisfactorily, the deal went through, and the new owner, Veli-Matti Alho, asked me