Features 

New boat showcase

A round up of the latest boats that will be showing off at boat shows this season

Little boat, big fun

Attracting top-notch pros and amateurs alike, the J/70 class offers up the most  competitive racing on the water

Tearing up the racecourse

Bristol-condition classics still go for it

Boats & Gear 

Gear: High-tech cordage goes mainstream

Boat Doctor: How to make new hose connections

Perry on Design: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319, Hanse 458,  Good Hope 65

Technique: How to work with high-tech line

Used Boat Notebook: Southern Cross 28

Departments

For Openers

Full and By: What’s a better bailer than a scared sailor with a bucket?

On the Wind: Imagine a PHRF system that  is actually fair

Nautical Library: A love affair with a boat for the ages

Splashes: Save the date for the America’s Cup

Seabag Secrets: A young sailor’s go-to gear

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

On the Cover 

The Beneteau Oceanis 55.1 is one of the new models hitting boat shows this season. Turn to page 18 for our New Boat Showcase. 

Cover picture by Gilles Martin-Raget