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How to live your sailing passion off-season? Do you like sailing? Do you want to live your sailing passion off-season? Fall is gradually settling in on the American continent and especially in the North: night is falling earlier and earlier, storms from the ocean are becoming more and more numerous, winds are blowing more and […]

Best Sailing quotes and mariners Quotes Discover the best sailors and sailing quotes and mariners sayings. We often hear mariners quotes, sailing words, and proverbs from famous and unknown sailors, navigators, explorers about the ocean, the sea, their vessels, their sailing journeys or their adventures. The best mariners and sailors or sailing quotes you will […]

Super Coboaters, the Super Heroes of Co-Boating In 2024, Coboaters, created the status of Super Coboaters a new category of members . This category highlights boat owners and crew who have nothing but very positive Co-boating experiences and reviews. WHY WAS THE SUPER CO-BROWSER CATEGORY CREATED? While co-boating is an easy and inexpensive way to […]

Why visit 2024 Newport International Boat Show? This blog details why you should visit the 2024 Newport International Boat Show (NBIS) and you will find practical information to prepare and enjoy your visit. In 2024, the boat show will be held from September 12 to 15. We will be exhibiting at the show so please […]

EGYC Annual Regatta annual regatta: a fun family event The EGYC (East Greenwich Yacht Club) annual regatta is organized every year in early july. This Annual regatta is considered to be one of the most fun events of the sailing season in Narragansett bay and Rhode Island.  The date for 2024 is July 13. The […]

What is a good boating or sailing resume? A good boating or sailing resume can be mandatory when you want to rent or charter a boat (sailboat or powerboat) or when you want to join a boat as a crew. Crew finder websites like Coboaters offer ways to create sailing resumes or sailing profiles for […]

Why visit Annapolis Sailboat Show? The Annapolis Sailboat Boat Show is organized every year in October at the City Dock, Annapolis, MD. It is also called the United States Sailboat Show. Most large and small sailboats manufacturers choose this Annapolis boat show to premiere boats, boating and sailing gears. In 2024, the Annapolis sailboat show […]

Liveaboard Sailboats! 8 things YouTube do not tell you Considering a liveaboard sailboat? While YouTube paints a picturesque picture, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Here are eight things you might not have considered, gleaned from the experiences of full time sailors Captain Mark and Sharon Noneman, who have lived aboard […]

Crew Finder Websites: Why Schedule Your Next Cruise? In a world where cruising is no longer just a vacation, but a shared adventure, crew finder platforms like Coboaters play a crucial role. By facilitating co-boating, they open the doors of the seas and oceans to those who dream of nautical adventures, whether novices or seasoned […]

Classic Gaff Schooner and Captain Bernard- The Great Comeback The Schooner past and future adventures Do you like great stories about classic boats, sailing vessels and schooners in particular? This article tells the amazing story of a Classic Gaff Schooner Calisto V and Captain Bernard. It is an incredible project that should bring the schooner […]

Transatlantic New York to Lorient, France Cross the Atlantic under sail, leaving the mythical city of New York and reaching Lorient, France one of the most vibrant port city in Europe via Saint-Pierre & Miquelon.  It is an unusual route we choose to describe here. The sailboat is Challenge 67 monohull. She was built in […]

Top benefits of Online Sailing Clubs for crew and boat owners What are Online Sailing Clubs? What benefits will you get? Why would you want to join a sailing club or a boating organization online? We separated the benefits of online boating clubs in 3 categories:  Benefits for the public in general Overall, online sailing […]

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is organized every end of April – beginning of May since 1970 at the City Dock, Annapolis, MD. It was the first in-water sailboat show in the country. In water shows are great, they gives boaters the opportunity to board the boats and inspect every details. All major brands are […]

Wind-powered cargo ships: The future of marine transportation? New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels. New wind-powered cargo vessels are built in different parts of the world. There are numerous very interesting initiatives, innovative solutions, a lot of research and developments. Those innovative new sail technologies move large vessels on all […]

3 Top benefits of sailing A lot of people love sailing and they enjoy being on sailboats anywhere, on the sea, lakes or sometimes even on rivers. So why do people love sailing so much. What are the 3 top benefits of the sport of sailing? Physical fitness Stress Relief Teamwork and Communication We detail […]

Life on board a Catamaran: destination Bahamas We follow the adventures of Tom and Kim, two liveaboard sailors who decided to spend their life on board of Mojo, a 38 feet catamaran. You can find more about their life on board: destination Bahamas in : Liveaboard a Catamaran: Get ready! Sail repair in the Bahamas […]

How to choose the Best Marine gifts What makes a good marine gift idea for sailor friend or family member — the gift itself or the time and care invested in the perfect selection? Sometimes it can be both… Whether it’s a gift for yourself or your sailing and boating friends and relatives, we put […]

A quick Guide to Sailing in North America This quick guide to sailing in North America is here to help novices acquire basic knowledge about sailing in the region. Sailing is not only a sport but also a leisure activity and a hobby shared by thousands of people across North America, from Canada to the […]

How does a online crew finder website like coboaters work? What is it? One of the best way to answer these questions is to ask people, experienced sailors or beginners what they think about a crew finder? We put together here below some testimonials and interviews of Coboaters members. They explain how they found crew […]

You may be wondering why sign up for Coboaters . After all, it is another profile to create, more forms to fill out, a new platform to get used to and check regularly. And you also may be wondering why coboaters connect sailors better than Facebook. Is Coboaters easy to use or not? How long […]

Sail Repair in the Bahamas This story is another true sailing story from our friends and liveaboard couple Kim and Tom. You can follow their adventures and read their entire journey: Sailing vacation in paradise islands Catamaran adventures in Exumas Sailing adventure: from Nassau to the Exumas Life on board: destination Bahamas Liveaboard a Catamaran: […]

Create successful crew skipper relationship? A comprehensive guide for Crew and Skippers to have good relationship. Sailing and boating is fun when it is shared with friends, family, partners and fellow sailors or boaters. But we all know that it is not always easy to create successful crew skipper relationship. There are a few basic […]

Ladies’ Cup Regatta at RIYC Every year in June, you can join the Ladies’ Cup Regatta at RIYC – Rhode Island Yacht Club in the upper Narragansett Bay. 2023 marked the 16th running of the Ladies’s Cup Regatta. The race goal is to celebrate the competitive spirit of female sailors on Narragansett Bay and has […]

What are the 12 best ways to find someone to sail with? There are hundreds of thousands of sailors in the world. How many of them have their own boats? It is very hard to find out the exact number but what we know is that there are a lot of sailors without boats. The […]

Understand which website is best for you to find a crew for you next sailing experience is not easy. There are numerous crew finder possibilities. This article will help you compare the most popular ones in North America. Why Crew Finder websites are so useful in US and Canada? There is a common belief that […]

Most skippers experienced challenges to find the right crew, and this article is a selection of the 11 Tips for skippers to find right crew. Best practices and advice collected while talking to boat owners and skippers in North America, Canada and even worldwide. The 11 Tips for skippers to find crew: Plan in advance […]

What is the Ocean Race? The Ocean Race is a sailing race around the world. The Ocean Race 2023 is the 14th edition of the race, covers approximately 38,000 nautical miles and takes the teams to some of the most challenging and remote locations on the planet. What are the 7 legs for the 2023 […]

If you have been sailing with for a while, this information will not surprise you: A lot of sailors are female sailors. But why? 40% of Coboaters are female sailors Sailing is a popular recreational activity in North America, enjoyed by people of all genders and origin. there is absolutely no discrimination. We welcome everyone […]

Why would sailboat owners and skippers need crew? You would think that they already have enough friends or family to sail with but it often not the case.  A lot of boat owners need crew and they do have good reasons and specific needs. 7 good reasons why sailboat owners look for crew : Sailboat […]

March 25, 2023 Waltham, MA A symposium for the three three odd-year ocean races in the northeastern United States For the first time ever, a unique program jointly put together by the Marion-Bermuda race to provide a full day of information for sailors, crew and skippers. There are three main Ocean races in the Northeastern […]

Why is the Connecticut Spring Boat Show unique? The  Connecticut Spring Boat Show is traditionally the first in-water boat show of the year in New England. In 2024, it will take place from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28 . In 2024, this is the 9th edition of the CT Spring Boat Show. The […]

Many people want to sail away and experience offshore sailing passage. It is not that easy even if you do have a boat. You need people to sail with, good crew and most of the time you want experienced crew. If you do not have a boat you will start to look for an offshore […]

Miami International Boat Show, the World largest boat and yacht show The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show (#DBMIBS) is in fact the result of a merge between Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show. It is now the largest boat and yacht event in the world. There are two parts, an in-water boat […]

How to introduce yourself to other sailors Learning how to introduce yourself to other sailors is the key to succeed and start your next sailing adventure. What are the best practice? Is it easy to talk to other sailors? What to say and when? Sailing skippers are people who plan to have a great time […]

Catamaran adventures in Exumas, Bahamas The Exuma Island, Bahamas chain is a frequent destination for many sailors and their crew and for good reason. Catamaran adventures in Exumas are a real great experience. There is something for everyone, from deserted beaches to busy (relatively speaking) settlements where lots of boaters gather. The crown jewel of […]

The 7 sailors eco-friendly challenges This article aims to give an idea of the 7 sailors eco-friendly challenges we face to make our cruising and boating more environmentally friendly. Sustainable sailing became so important these past few years that everyone must be aware of those practices. We discuss solutions to those challenges based on experiences […]

Many Internet users search for “Coboaters app” . The answer is : there is currently no application for the website www.coboaters.com. But there is a good news, the site is 100% compatible with all smartphones because we invested in an innovative technology called “responsive design”. The Coboaters app: How to get it on smartphone  Coboaters […]

We all agree that the excitement of sharing time on a boat with new people and strangers is exciting. But is it safe for women to sail with strangers? If the first encounters on a boat between “good guys” are easily done, we regularly respond to crew and skippers and especially sailing women who wonder […]

Many captains who want more crew tell us that they are not necessarily looking for experienced crew members, quite the contrary. Why is that? Do you need to be experienced join a sailboat The majority of captains and skippers you will meet on Coboaters or elsewhere are comfortable taking care of their boats by themselves. […]

It all started in early May 2022, at Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. I had the pleasure to meet with Aaron “Ike” Isaacson who introduced me to Sail to Win. The story behind this non-profit organization is so incredible that I want to share it along with my experience of sailing a 12M JI America’s cup […]

The boater duffel bag: What to pack? How to pack your boater duffel bag before a sailing or boating trip? It is never easy to pack your bag for any travel or destination. It may be even more difficult to pack your duffel bag for a sailing trip especially if you have never done it […]

Big pleasure for liveaboard couple: Sail with friends This bog was written by Tom, a liveaboard sailor. He shared hiw sailing life with Kim mainly in the Bahamas. You read their adventures and true stories. It is fun inspiring and very informative. This article is their story when they sailed with friends and enjoyed sailing […]

Is Coboaters Better than other Crew Finder Websites? There are many websites that may allow you to find a crew or find a boat and to connect with other sailors. But Coboaters is better than most of them. In this article we explain why and how . The 5 main Coboaters advantages: Use friendly and […]

Sailing vacation in paradise islands in this article we continue to follow the adventures of the catamaran Mojo and the liveaboard couple, Tom and Kim. This a true story of real people spending their life on board a sailing vessel. This time they are on a sailing vacation in paradise islands. For more about their […]

Sailing adventure: from Nassau to the Exumas In this article, we follow Mojo’s sailing adventure from Nassau to the Exumas, in the Bahamas. Mojo is 38 feet catamaran of  liveaboard couple who agreed to share their voyage with us. Do you want to find more about the start of their adventure? Read those blogs: Life […]

The inspiration behind Coboaters is something you may have seen at your local yacht club or marina, and that you may be very familiar with – a notice board. You can read and find notices with our search tool. You can do basic searches but also advanced searches by defining many parameters such as type […]

Liveaboard a Catamaran: Get ready! How did the liveaboard adventure started?   Greetings fellow Coboaters, crew seekers and boat owners. Welcome! My name is Tom, my admiral and partner’s name is Kim. We are liveaboards and our boat’s name is Mojo. Mojo is a 2006 Admiral 38 Executive catamaran sailboat, built in South Africa. We […]

Updated: May 27, 2022 Coboaters.com is a passport to new boating adventures for curious and sociable enthusiasts. Take advantage of your vacations to spend time on the water thanks to coboaters.com! Coboaters.com is the network of boater’s enthusiasts: crew members and boat owners who sail all over the world. By becoming a member of the club, […]

A few people have asked us why Coboaters is a paid service. In this post, we provide answers to the most frequently asked questions on this subject. 6 good reasons why Coboaters is a paid service The design is modern with a lot of functionalities The site is always maintained with regular new releases No […]

Coboaters is an online sailing club, a community for boating enthusiasts, crew seekers and boat owners. It is a network to find a boat, find a crew and to make the most of your boating season. Members share boating experience and spend time on the water together. They find their best crew or best skippers. […]

A sailing woman cross the Atlantic Elisabeth is an experienced sailing woman. She lives in Montreal, Quebec and she sailed in the Caribbeans and then crossed the Atlantic ocean. She is part of the sailing women community and she actively participates in boating activities in Quebec and elsewhere. In this interview, this great woman sailor […]

Updated: May 30, 2022 We received this message some time ago: “Hello Team Coboaters, I do not want to be a Coboaters member anymore because I met a charming sailor who became my companion. He owns a beautiful boat that allows us to spend fantastic times in Florida (Thank you!). I would like to delete my […]