Cruising

By Steve James Veteran sailor made two single-handed transatlantic passages and multiple contributions to the CCA and the international sailing community during 22 years of cruising in foreign waters. (NEW YORK, January 3, 2023)—The Far Horizons Award recognizes Cruising Club of America (CCA) members for a particularly meritorious cruiser or series of cruises. In receiving the 2022 award, David Tunick, of Stamford, Connecticut, gains recognition for a pair of transatlantic passages solo aboard his 55-foot Sparkman &…

Want to cruise south for the Winter? Do it with other like-minded sailors by joining the North American Rally to the Caribbean (NARC), which brings together boats on their annual pilgrimage south to the Caribbean from the U.S. East Coast and organizes socials, discounts ashore and shared weather routing. The NARC’s 21st edition comes after a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is free for participants to join. Departure is scheduled for October 30 (or the best weather window…

Enjoy a Downeast Adventure to “chill” in the cool weather. Delight in the coastal beauty and culinary wonders of Maine. Then, sail on to witness maritime magic in the land of Celtic music on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island. The non-profit Salty Dawg Sailing Association™ (SDSA) invites all sailors to join a cruising rally from the Chesapeake to Maine followed by a second rally from Maine to Nova Scotia. Some cruisers will join the SDSA fleet in the Chesapeake Bay and…