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2015 March 2

They come bearing books

A cruising couple found a higher purpose and aims to change the lives of eastern Caribbean children

By Heather Steinberger
When Harriet and Tom Linsky first took off aboard their 28-foot Bristol Channel Cutter for four years of liveaboard cruising, they expected to have a life-changing experience. What they didn't expect was to be deeply moved by the generosity of indigenous communities despite a profound lack of basic necessities. And while they knew they would go cruising again someday, they certainly didn't expect they'd be doing it with a fledgling not-forprofit organization in tow. 
2015 March 1

Deck hatch maintenance

Don’t let a little drip turn into a gusher; fixing hatches isn’t as hard as you think

By Bob Pingel
The time will come when you need to give your deck hatches some attention. Those little drips when it rains or when you have a deck washer passage are your first clues. 
2015 February 3

The great escape

Has the polar vortex frozen your home sailing waters solid? Thaw out your flip-flops and get away to SAILING Magazine’s Top 10 places to go sailing now

By SAILING Magazine
Without question, the No. 1 pick for a winter getaway is the BVI. With its rowdy sailing in the Drake Passage to the many anchorages in this Caribbean island chain, the BVI has more to offer cruisers. 
2015 February 3

Puffin Blanket

By Rich Evans
Nemo’s $100 Puffin blanket is designed for outdoor use, and it might be perfect for cool nights at anchor. It’s filled with Stratofiber insulation that stays warm when damp and ripstop nylon shell
2015 February 3

Impecca Alert Band

By Rich Evans
Originally designed to keep drivers alert and safe, but perfect for watchkeepers, the Impecca Alert Band monitors and analyzes brainwaves, sending real-time notifications and alarms to a sailors smart
2015 February 3

Thirsty-Mate pump

By Rich Evans
Breckson’s Thirsty-Mate 519C pump has a cast aluminum handle, stainless steel shaft and a low temperature hose. It’s 24" long and 3-inches in diameter with a 4-foot intake hose and a 6 foot outle
2015 February 3

Boat Watch Pro

By Rich Evans
Boat Watch Pro is an entertaining and useful iOS 8 app that works like an AIS receiver but with added features. Point an iPhone or iPad’s camera at a ship and the app will identify the ship and give
2015 February 1

A family affair

A Florida family recognized sailing prowess in their daughter and has put her future in the sport at the top of their list of priorities

By Richard C. Honish
 A family works together to help a promising young sailor
2015 February 1

February 2015

By SAILING Magazine
Features 26 The great escape Thaw out your flip-flops and get away to SAILING Magazine’s top 10 places to go sailing now 35 Force 10 to Antarctica It was all hands on deck for a
2015 February 1

Blasting to Hobart

By Greta Schanen
The yearly 628-mile jaunt down the coast from Sydney, Australia, across the Bass Strait to Hobart, Tasmania, has a nasty reputation as a heavy-air battle, often storm-tossed and sometimes deadly. The 70th running of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which set sail Boxing Day, December 26, was no exception, but what began as a bone-jarring beat into 25-knot headwinds and steep seas, finished with a barn-burner sleigh ride for the 117 racers.
2015 February 1

Force 10 to Antarctica

It was all hands on deck for an expedition cruise aboard the tall ship Lord Nelson

By Skip Novak
Never one to pass up an opportunity to climb out of my comfort zone (something to do with a 62-year-old body trapped in the mind of a 25-year-old), I found myself questioning my judgment during the  memorable morning of March 5, when, just west of the South Shetland Islands in the Antarctic, I found myself in a Force 10 northerly, barometer at 971 millibars, getting it right on the nose on our homeward-bound passage to Ushuaia, Argentina.
2015 February 1

What to do when you've run aground

When your boat goes bump on the bottom, know how to save yourself without making the situation worse

By Don Margraf
In the moments after you realize you have run your boat aground, it’s best to take a deep breath and recite The First Rule of Holes: “When you’re in one, stop digging.” Many of the steps you are inclined to take can make matters worse. You may already doubt your own skills and your decision making. You’ll get a lot of advice, some of it noisy, a lot of it not grounded in experience. Chaos is lurking. 
2014 December 1

Fit and refit for the next 100K miles

Through more than 400 sailors on 80-plus training passages and six ocean crossings, John Kretschmer’s sturdy Quetzal has served her owner admirably. John chronicles the refits he’s made to his beloved boat over the last decade to keep her sailing hard

By John Kretschmer
The boat was stranded ashore in a snowy Maryland boatyard. I remember my first glimpse of the 1985 Kaufman 47 that my daughters and I would soon rename Quetzal like some might recall their wedding nig
2014 December 1

The bareboating bible

By Rich Evans
Chartering is more popular than ever, and surveys show that most sailors plan to charter a sailboat within the next 24 months. For many sailors, the chance to take the helm and steer their own course
2014 December 1

December 2014 / January 2015

By SAILING Magazine
 Features Retrofits SAILING Magazine’s annual guide to retrofitting tackles a Marshall 22 catboat, Cal 33 and Swan 46 Gifts for sailors Editors’ picks for giving to t
2014 November 10

Gifts for sailors

What to buy for the sailors on your list

By SAILING Magazine
SAILING Magazine's editors have rounded up some of the best gifts for the sailors on your list this year.
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