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 an expedition cruise aboard the tall ship Lord Nelson

Boats & Gear

46 Technique

Freeing your boat after running aground

48 Gear

Water toys for cruising

51 Boat Doctor

Avoiding overheated hot water

52 Perry on Design

Arey’s Pond Caracal 19, Rustler 37, Dibley Voyager 72

56 Boat Test

Bavaria Cruiser 46

Departments

5 For Openers

6 Full and By

There but for the grace of the gods of navigation ...

8 Letters

10 On the Wind

Kids should sail because it’s fun, not because it’s homework

12 Splashes

Report from the rip-roaring Sydney Hobart race

22 Nautical Library

“Cruising on the Mary T” is a travelogue to inspire and amuse

32 Sailors Among Us

A Florida family recognizes their daughter’s sailing prowess and prioritizes her success

62 Launchings

Test sail: ASA First 22

63 The Wharf

Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related products and services