Features

Bahamas Bash

A catamaran proves to be the perfect party platform for a reunion of college pals on a charter cruise through the Abacos

The need for speed

The A-Cat development class is on a collective quest to sail the fastest boats against great friends

The coolest ocean race

In the RORC 600, a fleet of high-tech ocean speedsters and everyday racers winds its way around 11 of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands in a challenge of navigation and endurance

Boats & Gear

Gear

Marine canvas

Boat Test

Gunboat 55

Boat Doctor

Measuring running rigging

Technique

Downwind sailing on a multihull

Perry on Design

From extra fast to elegant, the Gunboat G4, Bavaria Open 40 and Ipanema 58 cover a range of cruising cats

Departments

For Openers

Full and By

Deploy the foils—mom and pop are going cruising at 40 knots

On the Wind

Sailing’s power of restorative medicine is good for all

Splashes

Key West sailors race to Cuba and The Volvo Ocean Race stops in Newport

Nautical Library

True tales of adventure from the lives of famous nautical authors and two books on safe-sailing techniques

Launchings

New boat: Corsair Pulse 600

The Wharf

Brokerage, charters and other sailing related products and services