Features 

Charter with abandon

Packing a ditch bag when you charter provides peace of mind

Sailing the American Riviera

A backyard charter off Santa Barbara, California, is the perfect cruise

Busman’s holiday

A chartering pro visits the British Virgin Islands to get a firsthand look 

Top 10 places to get back into the charter groove

But book now, boats are filling up fast 

Boats & Gear 

Gear: Propellers

Technique: Club racing 101

Boat Doctor: Finding the right autopilot for your boat

Perry on Design: Two 50-footers with loads of speed and comfort: Shogun 50 and Oyster 495

Departments

For Openers

Full and By: How dare they threaten sailors’ navigation nirvana?

On the Wind: Hey racers: The cruisers are coming,  tone it down

Splashes: Racing with a furry companion

Nautical Library: Learn a knot a day and the racing rules Your Beauty of Sail

The Wharf: Brokerage, charter and other sailing related services

On the Cover 

A charter sailor enjoys a sail in the BVI.

Cover picture by Barbara Schock