2022 October 1
Golf course greens turning tan. Ski jumping off of artificial turf towers. Scuba diving on monochromatic reefs where rainbow coral once grew. Mountaineering to peer into one last crevasse. Climate cha
2022 October 1
Kudos to the crew.
They were stellar in this year’s Chicago Mackinac Race. In fact, they were stellar before the race started.
They managed to be alert and engaged as I delivered a homily th
2022 October 1
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Features Hoist the gollywobbler
Schooners gather off the Maine coast to keep maritime history alive
New boat showcase
An exciting new lineup of new boats for2023 makes sailing faster and&
2022 September 29
For five days, the Annapolis Sailboat Show is the center of the sailing universe. Here's our guide of what to catch at the show.
2022 September 29
The exciting group of new boats for 2023 has something for everyone. From luxury performance cruisers to zippy midsize racer-cruisers, boat design is evolving to make sailing faster and more comfortable.
J/45 This American girl has style. The latest cruiser from the company that redefined American yacht design blends performance with classic good looks. With a SA/D of 25.85, it has the horsepower
2022 September 1
How do I fix my hot water system?
Dear Boat Doctor,
I am having a problem with the hot water system on my boat. I can make hot water when the engine is running, but it doesn’t work at the dock. Ca
2022 September 1
Dear Boat Doctor,
I am having a problem with the hot water system on my boat. I can make hot water when the engine is running, but it doesn’t work at the dock. Can you give me some ideas on how to
2022 September 1
A cruising crowd revisits their favorite Bahamas haunts and finds that much has changed, but the sailing, picturesque water and friendly people remain the same
A lot has changed in the three years since our group of chartering friends traveled together, and that held true for both our Bahamas destination and us. We booked this charter knowing that the A
2022 September 1
It has been said that whenever two sailboats are sailing near each other on the same course, it’s a race.
The saying probably exaggerates the competitive nature of sailors. Still, who among us has
2022 September 1
Attention to detail makes this cruiser stand out from the crowd
This month we have two handsome European designs in the contemporary style. The two boats are 7 feet 8 inches apart in LOA, but if you compare the profiles they are very close to identical. Seems like
2022 September 1
This cruiser keeps things elegant with Scandinavian flair
Now let’s look at the Arcona 50 and see what having another 7 feet 8 inches of LOA buys you. But first and I do think this is a first in the history of my design reviews: try as she might, Greta, my
2022 September 1
Diesels are tough machines that can provide power for the life of a boat if treated properly
The marine diesel engine is an amazing piece of machinery. These engines are reliable, safe and require minimal maintenance. If you look after just a few things, your engine can easily run for 10,000
2022 September 1
Beneteau’s latest family cruiser offers all the bells and whistles for fast and comfortable sailing
Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard in Annapolis, Maryland’s Back Creek, was abuzz as I walked down the docks to get my first ride aboard the new Beneteau Oceanis 40.1. The week following the U.S. Sailboat Sh
2022 July 1
This year’s Swiftsure Race was, quite literally, a breath of fresh air. After two years of pandemic cancellations, racers were ready for the return of the Pacific Northwest’s premier distance race
2022 July 1
This German-built racer-cruiser keeps the sailing simple
We can have some fun this month comparing two new European production boats that have almost the same LOA. As you would expect, both boats are in the “contemporary” style. I’m inclined to use th
2022 July 1
Igniting out-dated emergency flares could saddle sailors with stiff fines
Two Rhode Island men must pay fines for shooting emergency flares into the night sky to celebrate a friend’s wedding. The red aerial rockets set off a costly search-and-rescue operation by the U.S.
2022 July 1
A fast and sexy looking racer-cruiser that ups the cool factor
Here is a new design from Italian designer Maurizio Cossutti and the Italia Yachts design team. This boat is 2 feet longer on deck than the Dehler. The Italia group provided me with an extensive set o
2022 July 1
Getting assistance at sea starts with knowing how to reach help
Days on the water are often great, but things can go wrong. When they go wrong, your ability to get help is determined by your communication ability, and it’s important to know the gear and co
2022 July 1
What gear do we need for night passages?
Dear Boat Doctor,
My wife and I would like to do some longer distance passages, which will entail sailing overnight. We are a little nervous about it but e
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This rugged pilothouse cutter can handle the rough stuff in comfort
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This small oceangoing cruiser can be built by DIY builders
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This cruiser has plenty of options for comfortable family cruising
