Features 

From barn to sea

A family takes a chance on an old boat and discovers a gem

A labor of love and friendship

Friends chase their dreams in restoring a Bluenose

From beginner to boat owner  in 9 months

By the end of her first sail, Natalie Smith knew she loved sailing and didn’t waste time jumping in with both feet

Boats & Gear 

Technique: Three retrofitting projects to add to the list

The Boat Doctor: Frigoboat coolers that won’t stay cool

Boat Test: Hylas 48

Perry on Design: Tartan 395 and Xp 55

Gear: New sail technology for midsize boats

Used Boat Notebook: Tanzer 26

Departments

For Openers

Full and By: A preschooler’s education for an ocean sailing life

On the Wind: Never underestimate an old guy in the Southern Ocean

Splashes: Sailing and studying the garbage patch

Nautical Library: Why spending time at sea feeds the soul

Seabag Secrets: North Sails’ Ken Read packs his favorites

On the Cover: The Beneteau First 45 Elusive 2 crashes through the Mediterranean racing the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Rolex/Kurt Arrigo photo