FEATURES

22 What Women Want … At least when it comes to sailing
Contributing Editor Betsy Crowfoot surveys women sailors to find out what makes them tick (or tack)
46 Sailing Soirée
A few boxes of oysters, some fine wine and a fleet of classic French boats make for a fine sailing experience
54 How to Buy a Boat
John Kretschmer helps boat buyers navigate the world of boat shows and boat brokerages
60 Wanted: One Dream Boat
A pair of empty-nesters braves the used-boat market in search of their perfect boat
66 Remembering The Tim
Francis D. Collins recalls the gallant racer he learned to sail on as a teenager and her colorful skipper
68 Island Hopping, Baltic Style
Liveaboards leave their floating home half a world away to explore the Baltic Sea’s best ports

BOATS & GEAR

28 Technique
Boat surveys
32 Boat Test
Beneteau 343
37 Perry on Design
Pedrick NA44 , X-35 , Dehler 34 , Dufour 44
41 Gear
Boat show finds

DEPARTMENTS

5 For Openers
6 Full & By
Scandalizing the main was one of sailing’s historic bloopers
8 Letters
10 On the Wind
Don’t cry for help when your silly sailing stunt goes foul
12 Splashes
Around the world in 50 days
18 Nautical Library
Cruising the Pacific Northwest aboard
Dreamspeaker
72 Launchings
New Boat: Wildcat
73 The Wharf
Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related products and services