A step-by-step guide to circumnavigating the globe: the goal, training, working with a crew, mentoring, choosing and testing your first boat.

How to value a used sailboat: inspect the hull, keel, engine, and rigging, calculate the transaction budget and cost of ownership.

Comparison of a monohull and a catamaran: speed, heel, upwind performance, space, shallow water, costs, and choosing the right boat for your needs.