2022 June 1

Get new crew and be great crew

Owners need sailors and sailors need boats; create great sailing relationships that last

By Erin L. Schanen
Sailing is haunted by a problem that, on its face, seems very easy to solve. Many owners have a hard time finding people to go sailing with them and sailors new to the sport have a hard time finding b
2022 June 1

Sun Odyssey 380

The latest midsized cruiser from Jeanneau packs in great performance, cruising comforts and the latest innovations that make sailing easier

By Greta Schanen
Tradition has it that a cruising boat should be heavy and slow to keep sailors safe and comfortable. But with advances in technology and design, boatbuilders have discovered that lightweight equals li
2022 June 1

Royal regatta

By Jan Pehrson
To a Bahamian, a sloop is a type of traditional workboat that morphed into a speedster raced for thrills and prize money. When Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stopped in Nassau dur
2022 June 1

Help! My AIS is stuck in the supply chain

By Bob Pingel
Help! My AIS is stuck in the supply chain Dear Boat Doctor, I have a complete Raymarine system in my boat, and I want to add AIS. Unfortunately, the supply chain for Raymarine AIS units is blocked
2022 April 1

Racing the charter way

Spice up a charter by throwing in some competitive fun

By Betsy Senescu
Chartering isn’t always about lolling around at anchor in turquoise splendor. For avid racers, bareboat chartering offers a chance to enjoy competition in new and exciting venues, with fresh opponen
2022 April 1

April May 2022

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By SAILING Magazine
FeaturesPassage to Sweden A learn-to-sail offshore charter through the Baltic Sea fulfills a dream Racing the charter way Spice up a charter by throwing in some competitive fun 50 shades
2022 April 1

Make the most of a charter briefing

Tap into charter staff knowledge to turn a good charter into a great one

By SAILING Magazine
Charter briefings—those meetings with charter base staff that help familiarize you with the boat and the cruising grounds—can feel like a hurdle that has to be overcome to get underway, but it’s
2022 April 1

What’s the right anchor for my boat?

By Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I just bought a Hylas 46, and I am assessing my ground tackle. The boat came with 120 feet of 3/8-inch chain and a 55-pound Mantus anchor. Both seem a little undersized for the boat
2022 April 1

The genoa is dead, long live the jib

By Bill Schanen
Inventions hailed as some of the greatest gifts to mankind since a Mesopotamian genius made the first wheel in 3500 BC don’t always stand the test of time. The Segway comes to mind, speaking of whee
2022 April 1

HH 44

This sexy looking cruising cat was designed for speed

By Robert H. Perry
At first glance at the 2D sailplan this 44-foot catamaran appears to be a stubby and kind of awkward looking cat. But don’t be fooled. Add the third dimension, the depth and the complex geometry of
2022 April 1

First 36

The revival of Beneteau’s First series of racer-cruisers continues with this midsized family boat

By Robert H. Perry
This new Beneteau First model was designed by a team led by Kristian Hajnsek. Samuel Manuard, known for his Class 40 and IMOCA 60 class racers did the basic design. Structural design came from Pure De
2022 April 1

A passage to Sweden

A learn-to-sail offshore charter through the Baltic Sea more than made up for a canceled transatlantic

By Karl Westman
Ever since I caught the offshore sailing bug some 15 years ago, I’ve aspired to sail across the North Atlantic. Plenty of people have done it, many of them multiple times. I bet, as I write, thereâ€
2022 March 18

The latest and greatest

Manufacturers share their latest innovations in their lines

We asked manufacturers at the Miami International Boat Show about their companies, their boats and the latest innovations coming down the pike.
2022 March 1

March 2022

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By SAILING Magazine
Features  A rip-roaring good time Racers return to Key West with the rise of the Southernmost Regatta Fitting out Your guide to getting ready for launch day Hunting for sailing gear tre
2022 March 1

Hunting for sailing treasure

Navigate swaps, sales and even the trash to find boat bits to help outfit on a budget

By Marissa Neely
In a single-use society, it can be tough to find products that last forever, especially when you live on the ocean. Salt has its way of creeping into everything, furthering decay as it reclaims the ob
2022 March 1

A rip-roaring good time

A return to Key West

By Erin L. Schanen
Key West racing is back. And this time it’s a little different.Spaceman Spiff, which finished third in the class, cruises downwind.Walter Cooper photoFor 30 years, Key West Race Week was a mecca for
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