Gracious Grenadines

A charter cruise to some of the Caribbean’s most idyllic islands is a trip back in time

Laid back and loving it

A charter cruise along Florida’s pristine Emerald Coast offers up the perfect opportunity to catch a concert and absorb the casual vibe

The return of Fern

Named after the heroine of his most famous book, E.B. White’s 18-foot K. Aage Nielsen daysailer comes home to his family for a loving restoration

Boats & Gear 

Boat Test

Hanse 575

Gear

Electronic flares

Technique

Life raft maintenance

Boat Doctor

Leaking PSS seals

Perry on Design

Designed with an eye on speed, the Farr 13m IRC Daysailer, Alerion Sport 30 and Winner 8.0 are fast and stylish

Departments

For Openers

Full and By

Many sail alone, but few find a dazzling moment like Flo’s

Letters

On the Wind

There’s something rotten in the foul waters of Olympic sailing

Splashes

The slow race around Fastnet Rock

Nautical Library

Ultimate classic yachts and yacht designs; Cruising Cape Horn

Sailors Among Us

Friends take on the inaugural 750-mile race through Alaska’s challenging waters on an 18-foot catamaran

Launchings

New Boat: Left Coast Dart

The Wharf

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