June 2015

2015 June 4

Table of contents

 Features 

A world away

Whales, totems and Alaskan wildlife abound on a cruise through the vast wilderness of Prince of Wales island


When East meets West

The annual Harbor 20 East-West Challenge brings together racers from both coasts for a laid-back weekend of fun and racing


Sailing like Wynken, Blynken and Nod

The annual Dutch Shoe Marathon takes young Sabot sailors across San Diego Bay, dodging ships and whales


Keeping it fun

Thriving one-design classes have found the right formula to keep sailing flourishing


SAILINGs guide to new small boats

This year’s crop of new boats under 25 feet offer performance and style


Boats & Gear 


Technique

Optimizing electrical systems


Gear

Tips and accessories for trailering 


Boat Doctor

Sailing under a jib alone, and the best battery to buy


Perry on Design

Bente 24, RTC-22, Pointer 25


Used Boat Notebook

Peterson 34


Departments

For Openers


Full and By

My boat is more miserable to sail on than yours—I win


On the Wind

Beware the pitfalls of Outboard Cheapskate Disorder


Letters


Splashes

The Harbor Cup brings colleges sailors to Los Angeles


Nautical Library

A plethora of books on small-boat sailing


Launchings

New boat: Seascape 27


The Wharf

Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related products and services