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All At Sea

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Starlink Personal Maritime Plan: The 60-Foot Rule, Ocean Mode Hike, and Cruising Realities

All At SeaStarlink Personal Maritime Plan: The 60-Foot Rule, Ocean Mode Hike, and Cruising Realities SpaceX has officially introduced its Starlink Personal Maritime plan at $185 per month , directly tackling the single biggest operational headache facing long-term cruising sailors: the 30-day international roaming locko

September 6
Bottoms Up in the Boatyard: A poor and passionate man’s tale.

All At SeaBottoms Up in the Boatyard: A poor and passionate man’s tale. Boatyard Haul-Out Survival: Get In, Get Out, Sail On Haul-out reality What to do about it You will lose your ladder Bring your own and chain it to the boat The unexpected always shows up dry Budget beyond your original p

September 3
Whose Whales? The Debate Over Antigua & Barbuda’s Position on Commercial Whaling

All At SeaWhose Whales? The Debate Over Antigua & Barbuda’s Position on Commercial Whaling As the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC70) approaches in Hobart, Australia (September 27–October 2), a coalition of Antiguan environmental organizations is urging Prime Minister Gaston Browne to

August 29
Does the CSA Majors Trophy Redefine the Caribbean Racing Season?

All At SeaDoes the CSA Majors Trophy Redefine the Caribbean Racing Season? The Caribbean Sailing Association has introduced something the region has talked about for years: a true season-long championship. Beginning in 2027, the new CSA Majors Trophy will reward the yacht with the best cumulati

August 29
Wooing the Spouse

All At SeaWooing the Spouse Here is an all-too common marine scenario. One member of a marriage (usually the man but increasing the woman) gets intrigued with cruising, does some minor coastal sailing, experiences a few overnighters, and decides th

August 26
Caribbean Coral Reefs Suffer Historic Decline Amid Record Heat Stress

All At SeaCaribbean Coral Reefs Suffer Historic Decline Amid Record Heat Stress Quick Answer: A new regional assessment reports that hard coral cover across the Caribbean has declined by 48% since 1980 , with the 2023–24 marine heatwave causing the most severe thermal stress ever recorded and drivin

August 25
Help Tracy Schmitt Reach the World Sailing Inclusion Championships

All At SeaHelp Tracy Schmitt Reach the World Sailing Inclusion Championships Quick Answer: Canadian para sailor Tracy Schmitt is campaigning to compete at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portugal with one goal—to become the World’s #1 female sailor with a disability . ALL AT SEA

August 25
How to Stay Comfortable During Long Periods of Rain Aboard

All At SeaHow to Stay Comfortable During Long Periods of Rain Aboard Key Questions Answered How do you stay comfortable during rainy season on a boat? How can you prevent mold and condensation aboard? What’s the best way to improve ventilation in wet weather? How do cruisers avoid cabin f

August 25
Trapped on Land: The Grenada Land Dispute Keeping Cruisers’ Homes Stranded

All At SeaTrapped on Land: The Grenada Land Dispute Keeping Cruisers’ Homes Stranded Nearly four months after a fence went up across part of Tyrell Bay Marina in Carriacou , Grenada, roughly eight boats — several of them full-time homes — still can’t get back in the water. About ten people are affected,

August 20
Charter-Ready Cuisine: Nourishing Bowls for Caribbean Cruising

All At SeaCharter-Ready Cuisine: Nourishing Bowls for Caribbean Cruising Healthy yacht recipes are essential for Caribbean cruising. Long days on the water call for meals that are light, energizing, and easy to prepare onboard. Here’s a nutrient-rich superfood salad that fits perfectly into l

August 13
4 Caribbean UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Paradise Meets the Past

All At Sea4 Caribbean UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Paradise Meets the Past Think the Caribbean is just piña coladas and palm trees? Think again. Long before the U.S. signed its Declaration of Independence, battles were fought, empires collided, and cities were built across these sun-soaked isla

August 11
Nine Caribbean Superyacht Marinas Ready for the Season Ahead

All At SeaNine Caribbean Superyacht Marinas Ready for the Season Ahead As reliably as day follows night, superyachts migrate from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean each winter. This seasonal shift has grown notably over the past decade, with new builds rising from 754 in 2016 to a record 1

August 7
Rainman Desalination Launches a Fully Automated Watermaker Control Panel

All At SeaRainman Desalination Launches a Fully Automated Watermaker Control Panel Rainman Desalination released a fully automated control panel on November 10, 2025, a major upgrade to its modular and framed watermaker systems. The Sydney, Australia-based company sells through more than 100 dealers wo

August 6
Boatyard Profile: Peter “Champy” Evans, Hartman Cove Marine Services

All At SeaBoatyard Profile: Peter “Champy” Evans, Hartman Cove Marine Services Hartman Cove is a new haul-out and dry-storage yard in Grenada’s Mt. Hartman Bay, built by Peter “Champy” Evans — a longtime fixture of the island’s sailing community — and his partners. Launched in late 2025, the yard g

August 6
Slow Is Pro: A New Boating Safety Movement Born From Personal Loss

All At SeaSlow Is Pro: A New Boating Safety Movement Born From Personal Loss Slow Is Pro is a new boating-safety nonprofit that launched an information tent at this year’s USVI Charter Yacht Show , carrying forward the motto of Captain Stephen L. Cross Jr. Cross, a longtime St. Thomas charter cap

August 6
Garmin OnBoard: A Wireless Man-Overboard and Engine-Kill System

All At SeaGarmin OnBoard: A Wireless Man-Overboard and Engine-Kill System Garmin OnBoard is a new wireless safety system that replaces the traditional tethered kill cord. Worn as a wristband, carabiner, or floating key ring, its tags track up to eight people, pets, or objects and cut the engin

August 6
How to Charter a Boat in the Caribbean: A Complete Guide

All At SeaHow to Charter a Boat in the Caribbean: A Complete Guide Chartering is the easiest way to sail the Caribbean without owning a boat — a week aboard a yacht in the British Virgin Islands, the Grenadines, or the Bahamas, sailing island to island with the boat as your hotel.

August 4
Caribbean Hurricane Preparation for Boaters: The Complete Guide

All At SeaCaribbean Hurricane Preparation for Boaters: The Complete Guide Caribbean hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 , with the greatest danger from August through October. If your boat spends the summer anywhere from Grenada to the Bahamas, the single most consequential decision yo

August 3
How to Anchor a Boat: A Caribbean Cruiser’s Guide

All At SeaHow to Anchor a Boat: A Caribbean Cruiser’s Guide Anchoring well is one of the defining skills of a good skipper—and getting it wrong can mean dragging onto a reef at 3 a.m., a fine from a park ranger, or an embarrassing scene in a crowded anchorage. This guide co

August 3
How to Buy a Boat: The Complete Buyer’s Guide

All At SeaHow to Buy a Boat: The Complete Buyer’s Guide Buying a boat is one of the most rewarding purchases you will ever make—and one of the easiest to get wrong. This guide walks you through the whole journey in order: deciding what you actually need, finding the boa

August 3