Articles tagged with <<Sailing>>
How Barometric Pressure Complements GRIB Forecasts Offshore
Friday, December 12, 2025
Barometric pressure doesn’t predict the weather but offshore it gives critical context, helping sailors compare forecasts with what’s actually happening at sea.
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The Strength Beneath the Waterline: Why Hull Construction Defines a True Bluewater Sailboat
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Discover how SV Wanderlust’s solid fiberglass hull, watertight bulkheads, and encapsulated ballast make her a true bluewater passagemaker.
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On the Hook or Tied to the Dock
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Freedom at anchor, convenience in a marina — discover what each says about the cruising life, and why we choose to swing free.
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Crossing the Pacific
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
First-time ocean passage from New Zealand to Tahiti becomes a transformative adventure filled with challenge, camaraderie, and unexpected lessons from the sea.
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9 Powerful Advantages of a Solent Rig for a Voyaging Sailboat
Monday, May 19, 2025
Discover why a Solent rig setup is a game-changer for offshore cruisers—better sail handling, windward performance, safety, and self-sufficiency.
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Embracing Freedom
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Tired of the 9-to-5? Discover how trading the corporate grind for the sea gypsy life brought freedom, simplicity, and meaning—one wave at a time.
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Jane's First Sail on Wanderlust
Friday, November 22, 2024
After weeks in the marina, Wanderlust finally set sail. Excitement, a touch of seasickness and a lot of joy marked my very first ocean sailing adventure.
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Discovering A New Life Aboard Wanderlust
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Trading land life for life at sea, Jane shares her honest first impressions aboard SV Wanderlust—from lake sailing in Minnesota to the Pacific in New Zealand.
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Setting Sail Across the Pacific
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A spiritual description of what it's like for a sea gypsy to cross an ocean on his sailboat Wanderlust.
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