Down Island Stomp
The Golden Age of sailing is reborn in the 2004 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

The Unstuffiest Classic Regatta
The East Coast fleet gathers for the world’s most casual classic yacht race at the season opener Black Duck Regatta

Keepers of the Flame
The Ancient Mariners are dedicated to keeping the glory of classic sailboats alive

Boats & Gear

Boat Doctor
Eliminating head odor and choosing paint strippers

Perry on Design
New Moon 25, Tanton 42, Sarah Jane,
Grand Soleil 40

Technique
Docking under power

Boat Test
Morris 36

Gear
SAILING’s holiday gift guide

Departments

For Openers

Full & By
Altruistic sailors are creating a new stereotype

Letters

On the Wind
Hurricanes pack a weighty wind that doesn’t give a damn

Splashes
A recap of Olympic sailing

Nautical Library
The crazy love of sailing

Launchings
New boat: Friendship 40

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