24 Voyage to the Middle of Nowhere

Off the beaten path on Midway Atoll

52 Bitter Cup

Stabbed in the heart by defections, New Zealand prepares to defend the America’s Cup

61 Caribbean Survivor

Life’s a party on the schooner Pacific

66 Gunkholing the Backwaters

A veteran cruiser explores Australia’s Queensland coast

70 Sailing Round the Emerald Isle

Circumnavigating Ireland aboard a Contessa 26

76 In Black & White

Michael Kahn captures the spirit of sail in his work

Boats & Gear

32 Boat Test

Beneteau 393

36 Boat Doctor

38 Perry on Design

J/109, S&S 46, Perry 56, X-612

42 Technique

Trailer tips

46 Gear

Best new gear

Departments

5 For Openers

6 Full & By

Does anyone care who wins the America’s Cup?

8 Letters

12 On the Wind

Need a hero? Look no further than everyday sailors

14 Splashes

Schooner’s warning shot justified

20 Sailors Among Us

Cruising economy class

22 Nautical Library

Classic sea stories

80 News

Launchings: Jeanneau 54DS

81 The Wharf

Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related products and services