Features 

A rip-roaring good time

Racers return to Key West with the rise of the Southernmost Regatta

Fitting out

Your guide to getting ready for launch day

Hunting for sailing gear treasure

Navigate swaps, sales and even thetrash to outfit on a budget

Sailing Solo (with dad in the rearview mirror)

A determined 14-year-old becomes the youngest person to sail solo around Britain

Boats & Gear 

Perry on Design: Cruisers big and small: PC 55 and Ollie

Boat Test: The bluewater cruiser Hylas 57 has beauty and brawn

Technique: A bottom paint job and a topside touchup makes your boat look and sail great

Boat Doctor: What’s the best downwind setup for offshore?

Used Boat Notebook: The Beneteau 373 is sporty and comfy

Gear: Maximize sail area with structured luff sails

Departments

For Openers

Full and By: It’s rough out there, perfect for living the seafaring ethic

Letters 

On the Wind; Fitting out projects require an educated thumb, just don’t varnish naked

Splashes: The Museum of Sailing gets set to open its doors in Newport

Seasonings: Key Lime Pie is a sweet treat from the galley to perk up the crew

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

On the Cover 

The Jeanneau 44i Keala makes the most of light downwind sailing in the Pacific Northwest.

Cover picture by Tor Johnson