2020 May 1

DH 550

With speed and comfort, this catamaran can be build built by a home builder

Here’s an unusual catamaran project from my old friend Dudley Dix. It’s unusual because the client was Phil Harvey, builder of the Gunboat cats in South Africa, Dudley’s previous home. Dudley an

2020 May 1

Kelly-Peterson 46

This well-built center-cockpit cutter can take you offshore in comfort

By David Liscio

The center-cockpit Kelly Peterson 46 has sparked plenty of discussion among sailors who favor bluewater cutters, mostly because it’s often compared with its little sister, the popular Kelly Peterson

2020 May 1

Delamination repair

Wet core is a recipe for problems, but repairing the problem is often not as hard as you may think

By Richard Reichelsdorfer

Wet core is one of the most common problems you’ll find in boats constructed with a cored-laminate hull or deck, particularly those of a certain age. Although tackling such damage can be a messy job

2020 April 1

Shifting gears into cruising mode

When the Golden Rock Regatta was cancelled, this crew of racers changed plans and switched to charter cruising in the Leeward Islands

By Betsy Senescu

Betsy Senescu photo I never intended to pull a bait and switch. When my husband Barry and I invited avid racing friends to join us in the Caribbean, our intent was to compete in the Golden R

2020 April 1

Co-owning a boat

Teaming up can be an affordable route to boat ownership so long as you go into it with an agreement and a sense of whether its right for you

By David Liscio

A growing trend suggests more sailors are opting for joint sailboat ownership. Painted in broad strokes, the concept seems relatively simple: if two people own the boat, it translates to ha

2020 April 1

Into the wild

A cruise through Alaska’s Prince William Sound brings sailors into the heart of the splendid wilderness

By Julien Giradot

Dorian goes high to navigate through the ice as Qilak leaves Columbia Bay.Julien Giradot photoLiterary masters including Jack London and John Muir have described the beauty of Alaska with more talent,

2020 April 1

Paine 15

A designer found the perfect client in creating a comfortable, powerful daysailer

By Robert H. Perry

Ithink it was about eight years ago when I heard that Chuck Paine had retired. I was incredulous. How do you walk away from your life? I called Chuck and found him a bit bitter due to the complication

2020 April 1

Tilikum

This junk-rigged barge-styled cruiser oozes classic charm

By Robert H. Perry

If you were walking the docks last weekend you probably didn’t notice the three old codgers sitting on the bench at the end of the pier. No reason you should except for the fact that the three of th

2020 April 1

A return to sailing by the seat of your pants

By Chris Caswell

Iwent sailing with an old friend recently on his 38-foot racer-cruiser that shall remain nameless because what I’m about to say has nothing to do with the boat, which was quite fun to sail. B

2020 April 1

Sailing fashion tacks damply to the dark side

By Bill Schanen

Folks who enter the rustic confines of our family’s beach cottage are greeted by a small display of sailing heirlooms including a color photograph of me at a barely-adult age along with two older, m

2020 April 1

Back in the BVI

A young couple brought their baby on a charter to the British Virgin Islands, now they return with a rambunctious 7-year-old young sailor

By Bill Springer

I cried when our son Sam was born and again when he rode his bike without training wheels for the first time. And since I was a skier before I became a sailor, I burst into tears when our cute li