2014 November 21

It's nothing new that America's Cup shenanigans stack the deck

Let’s just let Larry keep the America’s Cup. Really, if it means so much to him that he’s willing to buy a yacht club, rewrite the rules to gain a huge advantage and even create a team willing to cheat, well, just let him have it.

2014 November 20

Shakespeare reflective dock and anchor lines

By SAILING Magazine

2014 November 20

Coleman BatteryLock flashlight

By Rich Evans

2014 November 10

Gifts for sailors

What to buy for the sailors on your list

By SAILING Magazine

SAILING Magazine's editors have rounded up some of the best gifts for the sailors on your list this year.

2014 November 10

Bashing for a good cause

By Greta Schanen

Susan Goggins When America’s Cup skipper Jimmy Spithill took the helm of an Optimist on Pewaukee Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, he was racing against more than the 30 junior sailors on the sta

2014 November 10

Daring to dream

Fulfilling a lifelong ambition, 55-year-old Dave Rearick set sail aboard an Open 40 to join the elite group of people who have sailed solo around the world

By Dave Rearick

I sat quietly in the cockpit as Bodacious Dream sailed easily in the dying evening winds, 40 miles out from Point Judith and Beavertail lights. These lights guard the entrance to Narraganse

2014 November 10

Flotation buys time when the unthinkable happens to sailors

By Nick Hayes

When we reached the man in the water and made eye contact, it was clear to the entire crew that we would only have one chance and a few minutes at rescue. He was still treading water and aware of his

2014 November 10

The rime of this mariner is haunted by a bird on a wand

By Bill Schanen

The Ancient Mariner’s albatross hangs from his neck. My albatross hangs on to my wand—the one mounted on the masthead of my boat. Back to big-bird obsessions soon. But first, a quiz. What is the

2014 November 1

Mr. Beams Lantern

By Rich Evans

The Mr. Beams lantern is a 260 lumen lantern that runs for 15 hours on four D-cell batteries. It is also has a USB charging port can can power three full cellphone charges. Mr. Beams uses LEDs t

2014 November 1

November 2014

By SAILING Magazine

Features Grand solitude A charter cruise around Brazil’s Ilha Grande is miles away from the bustle of Rio de Janeiro Can’t keep this Jersey girl down After Hur

2014 November 1

How do I overcome prop walk?

By Bob Pingel

Dear Boat Doctor, I have a 1974 Cal T2-27 with a Yanmar 1GM10. My prop is a twin-blade 12RH10 and my prop walk to port when in reverse is pretty significant. My slip situation calls

2014 November 1

Rendering assistance at sea

If the time comes when you need to come to the aid of a fellow sailor, know what to do and what not to do

By Brian Adams

Imagine yourself and your crew are spending a relaxing afternoon sailing or you are battling a storm to make it to the next port. Then without warning you find yourself in a position to render assista

2014 November 1

New boat: Koopmans 28 SQ

By SAILING Magazine

It’s said that the Dutch invented daysailing, and Didden Jachtbouw’s Koopmans 28 SQ daysailer shows that the Dutch still know how to enjoy a day on the water. A good daysailer need only sa

2014 November 1

Can't keep this Jersey girl down

After Hurricane Sandy destroyed the Raritan Yacht Club fleet, Jersey sailors rallied to rebuild the Cal 40 Sinn Fein

By Laurie Fullerton

Sinn Fein, destroyed in Hurricane Sandy, was lovingly rebuilt by members of the Raritan Yacht Club and her owner Peter Rebovich and family just in time for the 2014 Newport Bermuda Race.Marianne

2014 November 1

Grand Solitude

A charter cruise around Brazil's Ilha Grande is miles away from the bustle of Rio de Janeiro

By Michelle Hurni

A cruise along Brazil's Costa Verde includes stops at remote Ilha Grande.Michelle HurniWe began having doubts as we bounced along Brazil’s 100-mile-long Costa Verde coastline aboard a public

2014 November 1

Varianta 37

Performance cruiser

By Robert H. Perry

Judel/Vrolijk is the design name behind this new Varianta model, built as an entry boat for the Hanse line. It’s a clean-looking boat with modest styling, and it is a little more conventional lookin

2014 November 1

Elan 400

Performance cruiser

By Robert H. Perry

This new Elan model was designed by Rob Humphreys in the UK with an interior design by Gigo Design. I’ve been a Humphreys fan for many years. His designs always appeal to my eye, and he has a very g

2014 November 1

Marlow-Hunter 37

Cruiser

By Robert H. Perry

I like the look of this new Marlow-Hunter. To my eye, the look combines European-styling elements with U.S.-style proportions. I find it a good look and well done considering the volume they were

2014 November 1

A day in a life raft

What happens once you're in a life raft? A group of safety experts hunkers down in one for 24 hours to find out

By Ben Rayner

Every sailor dreads the possibility of a sinking boat and having to make the call to abandon ship.

2014 November 1

Davis MiniShockle

By Rich Evans

Davis Instruments' MiniShockle is a superstring black bungee that comes in 12 inches, 18 inches and 24 inches. Prices start at $13.99. The wire gate snaps, on each end, are 316 stainless steel so the

What to buy for the sailors on your list

Fulfilling a lifelong ambition, 55-year-old Dave Rearick set sail aboard an Open 40 to join the elite group of people who have sailed solo around the world

If the time comes when you need to come to the aid of a fellow sailor, know what to do and what not to do

After Hurricane Sandy destroyed the Raritan Yacht Club fleet, Jersey sailors rallied to rebuild the Cal 40 Sinn Fein

A charter cruise around Brazil's Ilha Grande is miles away from the bustle of Rio de Janeiro

Performance cruiser

Performance cruiser

Cruiser

What happens once you're in a life raft? A group of safety experts hunkers down in one for 24 hours to find out

Perry on Design

Originally reviewed July 1992

Traditional catboat daysailer with modern twists

This small oceangoing cruiser can be built by DIY builders

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