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Safety at sea
When the going gets rough, have the right equipment to be ready for emergencies
Prepare for lift off
The America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona with action o
The crew aboard the Sydney 38 Clockwork fights through heavy weather under storm trysail off the coast of Tasmania near the finish of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. Kurt Arrigo/Rolex photoOne of the mo
Features Back to schoolStudents share the experiences that have made them full-fledged sailorsThe little boat that definitely couldThe owner of high-tech racers finds a delightful chall
Sailing schools have come a long way over the years. What started with classes to teach the basics has turned into formal courses designed for lifelong learning. Sailors continue taking courses not ju
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Sailor’s delight
A return trip to the British Virgin Islands designed to maximizing sailing miles is a panacea for a group of northern sailors
Escape from the madding cro
Charter sailors who fly into St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, and quickly hustle to the ferry dock to catch a ride to the BVIs don’t know what they are missing. From Christmas C
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Cruising connection
Sailing the San Juan Islands brings both joy and challenges to an extended family that finds kindred spirits along the way
Favored child, once agai
FeaturesBack from the brink
A beat-up and neglected 47-year-old offshore racer gets a second chance to race around the world
Chasing a dream
A sailor takes on a quest to restore the
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They just did it
A young couple threw out the plan and set sail on a circumnavigation
Memories restored, one plank at a time
A boatowner shows the depth of her love for a
Outboard sling
Anyone who has tried to pass an outboard motor from a wobbly dinghy to a person on deck knows that it’s an unpleasant task with the potential for disaster. The Barton Marine outboard
Cape 31
This exciting high-performance one-design racer exploded on the regatta scene in 2023, with super sportboat performance. Designed by Mark Mills and built in Cape Town, South Africa, t
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Foiling for all ages
The WASZP North American championship draws a diverse crowd to Massachusetts
America’s Cup for all
A new series of races gives women and young sailo
You can’t beat a catamaran for liveability, and no monohull can stand up the comfort provided by a catamaran in a beautiful anchorage. But before you can get to the part where the water toys come ou
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All for one, one for all, in the Abacos
An all-woman bareboat charter in the Bahamas becomes a team effort where learning and having fun are the best parts
Island hopping in the MedS
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He was just Buddy
Remembering Buddy Melges
Rooting for the home team
11th Hour Racing takes the win
Building a dream boat
The quest for a perfect daysailer led Chris Hood to
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Sailing school success
Experts share their tips for an exceptional and fun learning experience
Crisscrossing the oceans
Kenichi Horie has spent his life sailing across oce
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Escape to Love Island
The lush hills and pristine anchorages of St. John’s draw charter sailors to this unspoiled gem in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Tahiti temptation
French
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Hove to in the gales of Biscay
John Kretschmer uses all his storm tactics on a fraught passageReady to sail
Look for little problems that can become big issues before launch day
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It’s launch day. Are you ready?
Regardless of whether your boat is about to be splashed after a winter layup or if you’re pulling a boat for annual maintenance, there’s a lot to be done t
A sailboat is a sailboat, right? In general, the answer is yes, but if you’re looking to maximize performance and sailing pleasure the differences between monohulls and multihulls, make a big d