2019 November 1

Weather routing services

Having a weather router dedicated to your passage can offer valuable information and peace of mind

By Erin Carey
Menacing clouds hung low in the sky, and despite it being only 3 p.m., it felt on the verge of nightfall. The radar screen was lit up like a Christmas tree, and we did our best to dodge and weave the
2019 November 1

How do I diagnose my engine problems?

By Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I am having some problems with my Yanmar 4JH2DTE, and I’m embarrassed to say I may have created one of the problems myself. I installed a new Balmar alternator and an AltMount ser
2019 October 1

Sailing Homer's Sea

A family soaks in the food, sun and perfect sailing on a charter cruise to the lesser-traveled Greek islands of the Ionian Sea

By David Liscio
Let’s meet in Greece.” That’s how our latest sailing adventure began during a family holiday dinner conversation. My wife Christine and I, 30-something son Zack from San Francisco and 20-someth
2019 October 1

The Internet's Favorite Sailors

This young Aussie couple is funding living aboard and sailing the world through crowdfunded videos

By Erin L. Schanen
Most famous sailors have a laundry list of accomplishments and a room full of trophies. Elayna Carausa, 26, and Riley Whitelum, 35, have none of that. What they do have is the largest following of any
2019 October 1

Why is my engine suddenly flagging?

By Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I am having a problem with my engine, a Yanmar 4JH2DTE.  It has always worked well, but recently I have not been able to get it to run over 2,200 rpm. I checked the Racor and t
2019 October 1

Table of Contents

October 2019

By SAILING Magazine
Features  The internet’s favorite sailors A young Aussie couple is funding living aboard and sailing the world through crowdfunded videos New Boat Showcase From a foiling cruising
2019 October 1

Pegasus 50

A cleverly designed offshore cruiser that has an interior layout for all kinds of sailing

By Robert H. Perry
The Pegasus 50 is built in Slovenia and designed by Marine Designs. This is not a new yard. It has produced many yachts and has recently started to build in carbon fiber. I can’t find any mention in
2019 October 1

X4 0

A sleek design that marries the best of both cruising and racing

By Robert H. Perry
Here’s a new 40-footer from our friends at X-Yachts in Denmark. The design is from the in-house X-Yachts Design Team. Given the X-Yachts tradition of fast boats, I think it’s safe to assume this w
2019 October 1

Making sailing a cottage industry

California sailor Paul Keever discovered sailing and found a career in helping others discover it

By Heather Steinberger
Most sailor’s origin stories have a few things in common, from Optimist prams and junior sailing programs to family cruises and local yacht club races. They usually don’t begin with high-performan
2019 October 1

New Boat Showcase

From a cruising cat that can fly on foils to a sailing dinghy that packs into a duffel bag, this year’s class of new boats debuting at boat shows has something for every kind of sailor

By SAILING Magazine
Sun Fast 3300The Jeanneau racing pedigree just got a new boost with the launch of this new offshore racer designed by the same folks that brought speed to the America’s Cup and maxi racing. LOA 33
2019 September 1

Beneteau First 53

Combining performance with a luxe interior, this performance cruiser is ready for the open sea

By Robert H. Perry
Here’s a new boat for Beneteau’s First series. The hull design is by Biscontini Yacht Design and the layout and deck design is by Lorenzo Argento.  Like the Mark Mills 68, the design target i
2019 September 1

Vismara 68

This powerful racer has an interior that is comfy enough for cruising

By Robert H. Perry
For my money, some of the most exciting designs being produced today come from the office of my old friend Mark Mills working in County Wicklow, Ireland.  Mark produces high-performance racing y
2019 September 1

Sailing with sandy paws and salty whiskers

Bringing your pets aboard may have its challenges, but a little planning can make for happy times cruising with your four-legged friends

By Erin Carey
The cruising life is often difficult enough, with confined space and endless maintenance. Throw an animal into the mix aboard a sailboat, and cruisers are presented with a whole raft of additional cha
2019 September 1

How to make the most of your charter

Fine-tune your charter to your liking to create the ultimate sailor’s vacation

By Erin L. Schanen
The charter business was born 50 years ago in the British Virgin Islands with six 35-foot sailboats and a dream by Charlie and Ginny Cary to help people go sailing in one of the best cruising grounds
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