2020 December 1

Cruising to Smuggler's Cove

Just 16 miles from San Diego, Mexico’s Coronado Islands are a perfect spot for a staycation cruise

By Betsy Senescu
Exotic destinations will always have their allure, but 2020 has been the year of the staycation. For landlubbers, it meant camping in the backyard, but for sailors it became the perfect excuse to beco
2020 November 1

Can I get hot water without the engine?

By Bob Pingel
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

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November December 2020

By SAILING Magazine
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

Seeing better at night

Night vision devices can be an important tool in safe sailing in the dark

By William J. Cook
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

Leopard 42

With clever interior design, this new cruising cat feels bigger than 42 feet

By Robert H. Perry
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

Catana OC

This elegant cruising catamaran has speed and sailability

By Robert H. Perry
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

Wizards of Wood

Experts in cold-molded boatbuilding, Van Dam Custom Yachts launches its latest creation, the 44-foot Italmas on Michigan’s Lake Charlevoix

By Chelsea Batten
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

Gift for sailors

SAILING’s editors share their picks for holiday gift giving

By SAILING Magazine
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

Santa Cruz 52

When ‘Fast is Fun’ is designed to cruise, you get a swift passagemaker

By David Liscio
There’s really no way to talk about the Santa Cruz 52 without stating the obvious: It’s fun to go fast. Bill Lee, who designed the SC52 along with several other sleek and speedy sailboats of varyi
2020 October 1

Sea Hawk FC 37

When a designer takes on a crowd as a client, the result is an offshore cruiser that pleases the masses

By Robert H. Perry
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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By SAILING Magazine
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

Farewell to brothers of the sea

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

By John Kretschmer
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

How to polish a hull back to a super shine

Modern marine paints don’t take well to buffing, but polishing with a ceramic coating can bring new life to old paint jobs

By Bob Pingel
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

New Boat Showcase

Canceled boat shows aren’t keeping manufacturers from launching a fleet of fast, fun and exciting new boats

By SAILING Magazine
 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

What’s a simpler sail setup for my boat?

By Bob Pingel
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
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Perry on Design

  • Swan 51

    Carrying on the tradition of Nautor Swan, this cruiser takes a modern twist

  • Sun Odyssey 350

    This cruiser has plenty of options for comfortable family cruising

  • Nautitech Open 48

    A svelte cruising cat that has performance front and center

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