From Reef to Ruins
A dazzling charter cruise takes one family on a journey from the atolls to the jungles of Belize

Chasing Nelson
A modern-day cruiser discovers the great beaches and quiet getaways of the great admiral’s old haunts

They Bought Her on eBay
The trouble was how to get a 48-foot, 50-year-old schooner home when shipping is not included

Sailing Team Spirit
Once the province of East Coast prep schools, competitive youth sailing teams are popping up across the country

Boats & Gear

Technique
Inspecting wheel steering systems

Boat Test
Najad 380

Gear
Mainsail furlers

Boat Doctor
Choosing the right navigation system

Perry on Design
Bakewell-White 43, CatalinaMorgan 440, Farr Transpac 52, Baltic 56

Departments

For Openers

Full & By
Women along for the ride? Maybe in Saudi Arabia, not in yacht racing

Letters

On the Wind
Sailing is a lot like sex if you take your time

Splashes
A family affair at the Transpac

Nautical Library
Big adventures in little boats and Canadian Derek Hatfield in the Around Alone race

Launchings
Gulf Coast yacht clubs, marinas fall prey to Katrina

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