Features 

Passage to nowhere

John Kretschmer discovers a new way to do sail-training passages by making seafall instead of landfall

Where waka and wild meet

New Zealand’s America’s Cup success is rooted in a rich maritime tradition still celebrated today

Beyond the basics

Sailing schools offer out-of-the-box opportunities to become a better sailor

Boats & Gear 

Technique: Understanding sail trim

The Boat Doctor: How to paint a trailersailer’s bottom

Boat Test: Fast and comfy cruising catamaran: Leopard 42

Gear: Anchors and the latest in sailing gear

Perry on Design: Jeanneau Yacht 60 and Hallberg-Rassy 50

Departments

For Openers

Full and By: We’ve seen the America’s Cup winner before—25 years ago

On the Wind: Sailing affirmations can unlock your best self

Splashes: Post Covid-19 racing resumes

Seasonings: A tropical take on a classic dish to celebrate the freshest fish

Your Beauty of Sail

The Wharf: Brokerage, charter and other sailing related goods and services

On the Cover: Spanish Royal Navy’s Club Swan 50 Aifos 500 gets set to round the mark. Premier events such as the Fastnet and Middle Sea Race are back for 2021. 

Cover picture by Carlo Borlenghi/Rolex