Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine

BY GEORGE DAY OF CRUISING ODYSSEY The Dutch builder Van den Hoven Jachtbouw’s Voyager series has proven to be highly prized by experienced and adventurous cruisers. With four models from 50 to 71 feet and an 80 footer in development, the builder specializes in family-sized cruisers that have a true mega-yacht feel. The new 56 Fly is built on the platform of the 56 coupe. By adding a flybridge, they have nearly doubled the design’s open air social spaces.

Follow Karly and Evan's Great Loop journey and the unexpected friendship that turned a year of cruising into an unforgettable shared adventure.

Follow Quinn Abigail's unexpected journey from a tiny 28-foot sailboat in Hawaiʻi to a life of sailing, adventure, ocean crossings, and discovery.

Deep in the South Pacific Ocean, far to the east of the sun-kissed Tahitian beaches so popular on Instagram, is a patch of water they call a biological desert. That is the formal scientific term. The South Pacific Gyre has the lowest surface chlorophyll concentration of any ocean on earth, and the clearest water in the world. It is called ultra-oligotrophic, meaning so nutrient-starved that almost nothing can grow there.

Modern LED lighting can transform an older boat's interior with better efficiency, added functionality, and updated style. From USB-equipped reading lights to flexible accent lighting, even small upgrades can make your cabin feel brighter, more comfortable, and more modern.

Upgrade your boat's interior without a major renovation. From USB-equipped reading lights to flexible LED accents, modern marine lighting can improve comfort, visibility, and style while using less energy and producing less heat. Learn what to consider when choosing fixtures, including voltage, dimming, color options, and color temperature.

I looked up and, for one frozen second, my brain could not make sense of what I was seeing. The rig was gone. BANG! A moment earlier, the mast and sails had been above me, doing what masts and sails are supposed to do. Now they were across the deck and in the water, the whole mess loading up, pulling, thrashing, and trying to turn a bad day into something much worse.

I looked up and, for one frozen second, my brain could not make sense of what I was seeing. The rig was gone. BANG! A moment earlier, the mast and sails had been above me, doing what masts and sails are supposed to do. Now they were across the deck and in the water, the whole mess loading up, pulling, thrashing, and trying to turn a bad day into something much worse.