2020 November 18
It is with great sadness that we announce that Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away November 15, 2020 in Westlake Village, CA, due to unexpected c
2020 November 1
Dear Boat Doctor,
I am setting up my boat for long-range cruising and trying to be as self-sufficient as possible. I can cover my electrical needs with solar panels. My watermaker produces all the wa
2020 November 1
Full disclosure. I love showers. Hot showers. Long, hot showers. I have done some of my best thinking during a leisurely shower, and it reached the point where I installed my own waterproof notepad: a
2020 November 1
I’m not qualified to fly an F-16 at Mach 2 (or any other speed) or climb El Capitan solo without a rope (or any other way), so I’ve had to find other outlets for occasional doses of adrenaline. On
2020 November 1
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Features
Fun for a good cause
Narragansett Bay fills with sailors in the Sail for Hope race
Wizards of wood
Van Dam Custom Yachts launches its latest creation, the 44-f
2020 November 1
Night vision devices can be an important tool in safe sailing in the dark
Although night-vision technology has been available to sailors for many years, most people find their first purchase a bit daunting. And for good reason: there’s a great deal to know and understand.
2020 November 1
With clever interior design, this new cruising cat feels bigger than 42 feet
Leopard Catamarans has 25 years of cruising catamaran experience. The result is this new 42-foot model that builds off the success of the Leopard 40 model along with advances in styling made with the
2020 November 1
This elegant cruising catamaran has speed and sailability
The French catamaran builder Catana started building cruising cats 20 years ago, and at that time, cruising cats were far from mainstream. If you went to the Annapolis boat show back then you might se
2020 November 1
Experts in cold-molded boatbuilding, Van Dam Custom Yachts launches its latest creation, the 44-foot Italmas on Michigan’s Lake Charlevoix
On a perfect summer day, the 44-foot Italmas sailed across Northern Michigan’s Lake Charlevoix with a bone in her teeth. At first glance, she might be mistaken for a classic from another century wit
2020 November 1
SAILING’s editors share their picks for holiday gift giving
Every sailors needs a great knife. Both of these feature a blunt tip, one-handed opening, and steel that will stand the test of time. Spyderco’s Atlantic Salt Green with integrated shackle key,
2020 October 1
Canceled boat shows aren’t keeping manufacturers from launching a fleet of fast, fun and exciting new boats
Leopard 42Designers Robertson and Caine blended the modern appearance of the company’s award-winning Leopard 50 with the styling of its Leopard 53 Powercat to create an ocean-going yacht that�
2020 October 1
When a designer takes on a crowd as a client, the result is an offshore cruiser that pleases the masses
I was cruising through Facebook one morning and I saw a post that referenced a “Robert Perry Yacht Design Fan Club.” I thought it must be a joke, so I did a search. I found a very well-compos
2020 October 1
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Features
Farewell to brothers of the sea
John Kretschmer shares memories of Larry Pardey and Marvin Creamer
New Boat Showcase
Canceled boat shows aren’t keeping manufacture
2020 October 1
The question I’m asked about most often is about family sailing. The scenario differs only slightly: Usually a parent of teenagers aspires to sail in a family group, but can’t convince the kids to
2020 October 1
John Kretschmer shares memories of Larry Pardey and Marvin Creamer, two sailors who helped shape him and led the way to his life under sail
People who inspire us are those who find a way to launch dreams, to launch voyages, to sidestep conventional wisdom and sober, well-intentioned advice, and lead lives that are truly their own. They us
2020 October 1
Modern marine paints don’t take well to buffing, but polishing with a ceramic coating can bring new life to old paint jobs
Marine paint has come a long way. Modern paints are amazing, they are shiny and colorful, abrasive resistant and survive many years under the punishing rays of the sun. They stand up well, but over ti
2020 October 1
While being mildly entertained reading a novel titled “North of Havana,” one of Randy Wayne White’s water-based Florida capers, I bumped into this profound observation by the author: “It’s o
2020 October 1
Dear Boat Doctor,
I sail my Sabre 34 Mark II in an area where I very often sail directly upwind or on a very deep reach. My boat is not set up well for either point of sail, with a roller furling 125
2020 September 1
Chartering has changed in the time of Covid-19, but there are plenty of ways to stay safe onboard
Like everything else, chartering has changed in the pandemic. Charter companies have adapted to help keep customers and staff safe, but more importantly they have found ways to help sailors feel comfo
2020 September 1
Didn’t you cut it a little close to Point Loma?” my friend Jon said on the phone the other day.
“What are you talking about?” I said.
“I’m looking at the course you laid out to cl
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With clever interior design, this new cruising cat feels bigger than 42 feet
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This elegant cruising catamaran has speed and sailability
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When a designer takes on a crowd as a client, the result is an offshore cruiser that pleases the masses
