Features

Fame–She's Going to Live Forever
A pile of sticks was reborn into the graceful
schooner she once was by Dennis Conner
and a few friends at San Diego's Koehler
Kraft boatyard

SAILING's Annual Retrofit Guide
A step-by-step guide to refitting on a budget
four great used boats: Marshall 22, Melges 24,
J/30 and Tartan 40

Resurrecting a Legend
With the support of people from around the
Great Lakes, a young boatbuilder restores
Port-Huron Mac winner Bernida

Boats & Gear

Gear
Secure sailing

Technique
Caring for cordage

Boat Doctor
Choosing the right bottom paint

Perry on Design
Arcona 430, Sun Odyssey 409, Cape Henry 21

Boat Test
Beneteau Oceanis 50

Departments

For Openers

Full and By
The solo circumnavigation was a breeze after
the drama of this life at sea

Letters

On the Wind
Show your boat a little love-she just
might return the favor

Splashes
South of the border fun on the Baja Ha-Ha

Nautical Library
Teen spirit and tall ship sailing

Launchings
Boat Review: J/111

The Wharf
Brokerage, charters and other sailing-related
products and services