March 2024
Table of Contents
Features
Cruising connection
Sailing the San Juan Islands brings both joy and challenges to an extended family that finds kindred spirits along the way
Favored child, once again
Saved from dereliction in Florida, the favorite boat of a legendary British author returns to its birthplace to sail again
Guide to fitting out
Tackle annual inspections and routine maintenance to make sailing season smoother
Boats & Gear
Boat Test: Jeanneau Yachts 55
Technique: Winch maintenance
Boat Doctor: How to fix leaking mast partners
Used Boat Notebook: Hunter 40
Gear: Docking gear
Perry on Design: The Dragonfly 40 and X4.9
Departments
For Openers
Full and By: The sea is not kind to sailors on boats that fly
On the Wind: Fitting out is best when you follow the 10 Caswellian Laws
Splashes: Gear busting Sydney-Hobart race
For the Love of a Boat: A Hinckley Pilot 35 yawl turns out to be the perfect boat at the perfect time
The Wharf: Brokerage, charters and other sailing related goods and services
Your Beauty of Sail: Readers’ photo
On the Cover
Somewhere under the rainbow, the XP44 XS Moment bashes through the Bass Straight. Turn to Splashes for more from the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Cover picture by Kurt Arrigo/Rolex
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