May 2020

2020 May 1

Features 

Big fun in a teacup pram

The home-built Frosty won over sailors with good performance and affordability


Little lugger with a lot of love to give

A donated classic continues to bring joy to sailors spanning generations


How to live the dream

We asked liveaboard cruisers how they left life on land behind and headed to sea


Boats & Gear 


Gear: Hot new gear


Boat Test: The new X4.0 is a joy to sail


Perry on Design

The Isla Aid 95 and DH 550 are designed for work and play


Used Boat Notebook: Kelly Peterson 46


Technique: How to fix delamination


The Boat Doctor: Tips for inspecting your boat


Departments


For Openers


Full and By: Sailing breaks free of the math that has held it back for centuries


Letters


On the Wind: On this we can agree: On a boat we’re all friends


Splashes: Serious fun for 40 years


Nautical Library: Updated expert self-sufficient sailing


Seabag Secrets: Flying Scot father-and-son champions


The Wharf: Brokerage, charter and other sailing related services


On the Cover 

The 29ers head downwind at the Youth Sailing World Championship in Poland.

Cover picture by Robert Hajduk/World Sailing photo