Elaine Lembo

May 3, 2024 | cruisingworld.com | Elaine Lembo

Dramatic underwater rock formations. Hideouts of schooling juvenile sergeant majors no bigger than a baby’s fingernail. Stretches of beach with sand as fine as powder. Anchorages without other boats—better yet, no cell phone service. Hermit crab races. Heart-thumping trail hikes to panoramic views. Honeybee rum cocktails. Conch ceviche. Secret? Special?

Apr 5, 2024 | rightboat.com | Elaine Lembo

When San Franciscans Hugh Gregg and Becky Failor, sailors who were comfortable in their home waters as well as in far-flung charter destinations, decided it was time to transition to a different type of onboard experience, they did hands-on homework. During several years in the Netherlands, they’d cruised with Dutch friends who owned a canal boat and had fallen in love with it as an easy, hassle-free way to stay active and continue to explore as they aged.

May 12, 2023 | soundingsonline.com | Elaine Lembo

Originally built in 1894 as a workhorse of commerce, she spent years moving cargo and crew to the fishing grounds of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland in search of cod, haddock, hake and halibut.

May 2, 2023 | cruisingworld.com | Elaine Lembo |Jeff Williams

New Sailing Hall of Fame inductees Doris Colgate (left) and Lin Pardey (right) share laughs and stories about their cruising lives with Elaine Lembo. Dan Nerney/Courtesy NSHOF Special delivery: Sign up for the free Cruising World email newsletter. Subscribe to Cruising World magazine for $29 for 1 year and receive 3 bonus digital issues.