Going South
Discovering the wonders of Dominica, the Virgins and the best of the tropics

Boatyard Curmudgeons
The Allemand brothers have run things their own way for 60 years

Around Alone
This singlehanded race sets sail from New York this month

Dueling Dames
Women are coming into their own on the match racing circuit

To the Stormiest Outpost
Skip Novak leads an expedition to South Georgia Island

What's the Meanest, Nastiest, Roughest, Toughest Ocean Race?
Whitbread veteran Brian Hancock shares his views on today's extreme events

Soft Mists and Single Malts
Past meets present during the Scottish Classic Malts Cruise

Rolled at Anchor
A northerly swell creates havoc at Statia

Why the Genoa is not a Cruising Sail
The most inefficient, difficult to handle and impractical sail

Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Wine
The natural marriage of sailors and wine on San Francisco Bay

Boats & Gear

Perry on Design
Zephyrus V, Tripp 77, Amelia3, Quest 40

Used Boat
Santana 22

Gear
Alternative Energy

Technique
Estimating halyard loads

Boat Test
Sydney 3600

Departments

For Openers

Full & By
Even sea-going bumblers deserve a well-funded USCG

Letters

On the Wind
Good seamanship earns credits to use during emergencies

Splashes
Launch of supersled Zephyrus V

Nautical Library
A new crop of coffee table books

Launchings
Sails to fill New York Harbor

The Wharf
Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related products and services