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2020 March 1
Steering problems are serious but many can be avoided with routine maintenance
Steering problems are almost always serious and can quickly rise to the level of an emergency. But most problems can be avoided with regular inspections and maintenance.
Steering systems are extremel
2020 March 1
An illustrated guide to fitting out
Make the most of the precious sailing season by getting your boat ready to go. SailsInspect your sails, paying particular attention to high-stress points including the tack, clew and head.
2020 March 1
March 2020
FeaturesConfessions of a serial owner
Looking back on a collection of well-loved but not-quite-right boats
Sailing into the season
An illustrated guide to fitting out
Stranger danger
Hitching a r
2020 February 1
British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates made international headlines when she became the oldest person to sail nonstop around the world, alone and unassisted. The 77-year-old sailed into Victoria, British
2020 February 1
February 2020
Features
Crazy about the sea
At 77, Jeanne Socrates became the oldest person to solo circumnavigate nonstop
Cruising to the toe of Italy
A shoulder-season cruise of Italy’s southwest coast
2020 February 1
Instead of lazing around a pool, sailors are packing their seabags and heading for learn-to-sail vacations in tropical locations
The enticing part of sailing is that every time you go to sea you learn something new. And because sailors aren’t typically people who like to sit idly by on their vacations, combining the two, by l
2020 February 1
A mid-September cruise along Italy’s southwest coast is an ideal time to find the beauty without the hassle
The first time I watched a promotional video for a cruising sailboat was after I had been cruising for at least 10 years. The film was filled with good weather, sunshine, happy faces, perhaps a brief
2020 January 1
January 2020
Features
Olaf Harken
Beloved by many, he helped shape the sailing industry through perseverance, friendship and, of course, blocks
The ultimate wedding presentA young couple in sear
2020 January 1
A properly rigged staysail is a great passagemaking tool
Sail selection is key for offshore sailing. You need a combination that provides speed without overburdening the boat and enough flexibility that you don’t have to make frequent sail changes.A fixed
2020 January 1
Through two restorations, Pearson 36 hull No. 1 keeps finding its way back to sailing families who love the boat and respect its legacy
Sometimes boats and their owners seem meant for each other. And sometimes things align so well that it seems like it must be fate. And everything about Mariah’s story seems fated.
Due to a mis
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This rugged pilothouse cutter can handle the rough stuff in comfort
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This small oceangoing cruiser can be built by DIY builders
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This folding trimaran for fun cruising offers plenty of options
