Nine challengers, some with supersize budgets, do battle for the Louis Vuitton Cup

Shenanigans, Sneakery and Skullduggery
Chris Caswell on the Cup's long history with intrigue and rule-bending

Cup Boats in a Soft Rubber Nutshell
Bob Perry gives the low-down on the latest IACC speedsters

A Black Future?
New Zealand TV commentator Peter Montgomery discusses his country's chances of keeping the Cup

Features

The Boys on the Boat
Cruising is an adventure for four young pirates and their parents

Where Vikings Once Roamed
A quartet of Wayfarer sailors cross the Irish Sea

The Bermuda Bash
Two tales of the stomach-jarring 2002 Newport-Bermuda Race

Two Hands on the Tiller
Zephyrus V's owner has a more impressive ship, and it's 91 years old

Boats & Gear

Perry on Design
Bavaria 41, ETAP 26i, Sun Odyssey 32, Centurion 45S

Used Boat
Catalina 27

Gear
Stoves and ovens

Technique
Splicing double-braid line

Boat Test
Crabber 30 Pilot Cutter

Departments

For Openers

Full & By
Broke and alone on a stormy sea, his dream comes true

Letters

On the Wind
More good songs for when Buffett leaves the boat

Splashes
New York Harbor fills with sails

Nautical Library
A boat for the people and a family at sea

Launchings
Catalina 350

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