Top 20 Sailing Blogs You Should be Following [2022 Rankings]

If you’re a sailing enthusiast, you know how important it is to stay in the loop with what’s happening in the sailing world. Luckily for us, the internet has made it easy to find the latest news and updates from across the globe—and one of our favorite ways to do that is through blogs.

Today we’ll be taking a look at some of our favorite sailing blogs on the web.

We’ve divided them into four categories based on their subject matter: general news sites (SailWorld), reviews and information about different types of boats (Scuttlebutt), practical advice for cruising sailors (SV Delos Travel Blogs), and technical information about new gear or sailing techniques (Latitude 38).

So without further ado here are 21 of the top sailing blogs that every sailor should follow!

Sailing Britican

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

If you’re looking for sailing news, or have an interest in the sport of sailing, this is the place to start. Sailing Britican is a great source for all things nautical.

They have articles about sailing contests, equipment reviews (including reviews on boat trailers), and tips for new sailors.

They also have a number of guides that go over different topics related to being out on the water—from making sure your food doesn’t spoil while you’re out there all day to how to improve your own personal safety while at sea.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Scuttlebutt Sailing News is an online sailing magazine and forum where you can find news and information about sailing. There are three main sections on the site—beginners, intermediate and expert.

The beginner section has articles on everything from how to tie a knot to basic boat maintenance. Intermediate articles cover topics like approaching a mark or finding the best place for your mainsail halyard.

Expert articles are more technical, covering topics like long-distance navigation or lightning protection systems.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

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Sail-World

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sail-World is a sailing news website. If you want news about sailing competitions, new boats, the latest in new technology for sailors: it’s all here.

Sail-World also has a very active community of sailors from around the world who are passionate about all things related to sailing.

And if you want to get involved in that community as well, you’re in luck—they’ve got an awesome forum where people can discuss topics like general boating questions or how to fix your rigging if something breaks at sea.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

SV Delos Travel Blogs

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

If you want to learn more about sailing, or are just looking for a way to connect with people around the world, SV Delos Travel Blogs is the place for you.

SV Delos is a 40-foot sailing vessel and has been traveling the world since 2016. The crew writes about their adventures on their website, including stories about their experiences as sailors and how they’re learning new things. It’s also a great way for readers to learn about other cultures through travel writing.

 

 

 

 

 

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Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Latitude 38

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Latitude38 is a sailing blog with a focus on the US market and written by sailors. Its contributors are passionate about their craft and want to help you become more knowledgeable about sailing.

Latitude38 features articles on everything from choosing a boat to how to get your kids involved in sailing. It also provides great tips for cruising with dogs, cooking on board, and keeping things organized while living on a boat.

Their forum allows readers to share their own experiences on topics such as buying boats or simply discussing what they’d like better out of life (in this case, the luxury of not having an internet connection).

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

US Sailing Blog

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

US Sailing is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sailing. They provide a variety of services to the sailing community, including education and training, coaching and mentoring, safety programs, research and development, and advocacy.

The blog has great information on all things sailing. If you want to learn something new about your hobby or sport—or just keep up with what’s going on in the world of sailing—this is a great place for you!

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sail Magazine

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sail Magazine has been publishing monthly since 1961. It’s both an online and print magazine, with a podcast version of the magazine. The website also has a blog with helpful articles and information on sailing equipment.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sailing Today Magazine

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sailing Today is a sailing magazine that focuses on news, articles, reviews, and more. Published by the International Marine Publishing Company (IMPC), the site was founded in 2000 and features about 100 new posts each day. W

While Sailing Today does have some paid membership options for those who want to access more content or purchase subscriptions to its print magazine, anyone can read its website without paying anything.

The site’s writers are experts in their fields and provide readers with content relating to all aspects of sailing—from equipment advice to tips on how best to prepare food while out at sea—as well as stories about people who’ve done amazing things with their boats or turned them into businesses (like this guy).

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sailing Anarchy

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sailing Anarchy is a free sailing forum and community, founded in 2001 by Scot Tempesta when his complaint letter was rejected by another prominent sailing blog. The site is all about sharing information, helping each other out and having fun.

It’s one of the oldest and most popular sailing blogs on the web with millions of monthly visitors. You’ll find everything you need to know about sailing here: tips for beginners or seasoned pros; reviews of boats, gear, accessories; advice on how to choose your next boat or rig—the list goes on!

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

SpinSheet

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

SpinSheet is a sailing magazine published by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). It’s been around for more than 40 years, and it’s still going strong. The SpinSheet team consists of writers who are experts in various aspects of sailing, including racing, cruising and boat maintenance.

SpinSheet is the official publication of ISAF; it provides information about international-level sailing events such as World Championships and Olympic Games.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Cat Sailing News Blog

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

A great source of information and inspiration, catsailingnews.com is a website that covers all aspects of sailing.

Articles include tips on maintaining your boat, how to pick the right gear for sailing in cold weather, as well as advice on how to make your own knives. The site is updated daily with new articles from experienced sailors who are passionate about the sport.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

The Ruby Rose

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

If you’re looking for a sailing blog that covers everything from racing to cruising, check out The Ruby Rose. It’s written by Amanda and her husband, who are both avid sailors. Their blog is chock-full of great information about the sailing world, including reviews on gear, tips for beginners and intermediate sailors, and articles on all kinds of topics related to life at sea.

 

 

 

 

 

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Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sail Universe

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sail Universe is a sailing blog that’s all about sailing. The website is written by sailors who are passionate about the sport and write about it in a way that helps other people enjoy it as well. The blog covers topics ranging from boat reviews and how-to articles to news and tips, making it one of the best resources for sailors looking to learn more about their hobby.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

48 North

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

48 North is a sailing blog written by a couple who live in Ontario, Canada. The content covers a range of topics including sailing, travel and adventure. The blog has been around since 2012 and has more than 25,000 followers on Twitter.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sunsail Sailing Blog

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

If you’re interested in sailing, then you’ll want to check out Sunsail Sailing Blog. The blog is updated daily with useful information on all things sailing—from tips for beginners to helpful guides for experienced sailors.

If you’re a parent who wants your child to learn more about sailing, the blog also contains great resources for them as well.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sail Caribbean

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sail Caribbean is a sailing blog run by Peter Johnstone, a British expat who lives in Antigua and writes about life on the water there.

Sail Caribbean has over 200 posts and covers a range of topics from how to find work in the yachting industry to tips for building your own boat (and what it’s like to build one).

Peter also writes about his personal experiences as an amateur sailor, giving readers insight into what it’s like to live on a boat or sailboat.

If you’re interested in getting started as an amateur sailor yourself, Peter has written some helpful guides on how to get started that I recommend checking out first!

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Wind Traveler

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Wind Traveler is a blog dedicated to sailing, and it’s an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about sailing (or just looking for some great reads). The author, Eamonn Rothwell, has been sailing since he was a kid. He’s also been writing about his experiences on the open water since 2008.

Rothwell’s blog contains tons of helpful information on all aspects of sailing: from what boats to buy and how to outfit them with the right equipment; to where you should go for your next adventure; even tips on how to improve your sailing skills!

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Zero to Crusing

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Zero to Cruising is a great sailing blog about sailing and cruising. Articles range from tips on how to start sailing, reviews of gear, destinations, news and more.

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Mondo Vacilando

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Mondo Vacilando (aventura y navegación) is a sailing blog run by a husband-and-wife team of sailing enthusiasts who also happen to be excellent photographers. The blog offers personal travel stories from the couple’s voyages, as well as tips and tricks for sailors looking to get out on the water themselves.

Mondo Vacilando’s content is divided into three main sections: “Adventures” (travel stories), “Sailing Tips,” and “Gear Reviews.” Their adventures tend to focus on places they’ve visited, but sometimes they’ll go deeper into their experiences with specific boats or types of equipment if they’re reviewing them.

They’ve also got an entire category called “On Our Way,” which chronicles their preparation process before each trip—including what they plan on packing, how much accessorizing/customizing they want to do, etc.—so it’s pretty useful if you’re planning your own sailing adventure!

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

Sailing To Win Blog

Founder: Scot Tempesta
Blog Type: Forum
Average posts per month: 62

Sailing To Win Blog is a sailing blog about offshore sailing, racing and cruising. Sailing To Win Blog is written by sailors for sailors. We aim to provide the best information on offshore sailing, racing and cruising.

The site was started in 2015 by Nick Schade, a sailor who had experience racing offshore across the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. The purpose of this site is to share our knowledge with you so that you can get the most out of your sailing adventures!

Our favorite post: Start Off Slow, Then Ease Up

What Did We Miss?

Sailing is a great hobby that can provide you with many hours of enjoyment. We hope that this list has helped you to find some blogs that you enjoy reading. If not, don’t worry!

There are plenty more on the internet so keep searching until something clicks for you.

Once again, we encourage everyone to get out on the water and experience sailing firsthand because there’s nothing like it!

Mike Sellers

Hey there, my name is Mike Sellers. I’m the guy behind this website. I've been sailing for over a decade and I'm going to show you everything I know about how to sail better, cheaper, and smarter.

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