Sailing Sites

by Phyllis on January 1, 2010

boatbits.blogspot.com
An interesting blog on boat building and design, with the occasional rant, from a liveaboard sailor.

www.cruisenews.net
This is a multifaceted site that includes forums, links and information pages on topics dear to the webmaster’s heart.

www.cruisingresources.com
This comprehensive sailing database provides information on everything from finding crew to interior lighting.

www.desperatesailors.com
This new site provides a blog platform, a crew finding and boat finding resource, classified ads, and an event calendar. All stuff you can find on other sites. The difference is they also offer a service where cruising sailors that need assistance can hook up with cruising sailors that have the skills and can assist.

www.findacrew.net
This is a global, free service for finding and providing crew on anything from canal boats to superyachts.

www.sail-the-net.com
Sail-the-net is an easy to navigate and comprehensive marine resource site, offering links to services organized in over 400 categories and 260 geographical areas. You can also visit their used gear area, crew swap area and get a lot of other marine information on this site.

www.wavetrain.net
Sail Magazine’s executive editor, Charles Doane, publishes an interesting blog on an eclectic selection of subjects. His credentials as a journalism professional shine through in the clarity of his writing.