2024 June 1

The knots you need to know

Mastering a handful of knots will give you a full arsenal of options on board

By Bob Pingel
Rope, line, cordage, whatever you call it, has been with us since the beginning of sailing time. To put a piece of rope to use, you must attach it to something, which often requires a knot. The body o
2024 April 1

Tanton No. 309

This rugged pilothouse cutter can handle the rough stuff in comfort

By Robert H. Perry
When Yves-Marie, Chuck and I left Dick Carter’s tower in Nahant, Massachusetts, to try it on our own I don’t think either of us knew where the future would take us in the world of yacht design. We
2024 April 1

Full Circle 30

This small oceangoing cruiser can be built by DIY builders

By Robert H. Perry
It’s hard to find interesting designs for review these days. So this month I thought we’d try a little different approach. In early 1973 I quit my design job in Seattle, loaded my Peugeot wagon an
2024 April 1

Beneteau First 36

Beneteau’s latest midsize racer-cruiser gets the mix right

By Bob Pingel
The Beneteau First series has a long history and proud pedigree. Launched in the late 1970s, Beneteau First designs have collected wins all over the globe. Over time, the design ethos wavered a bit, b
2024 April 1

April/May 2024

Table of Contents

By SAILING Magazine
Features  Sailor’s delight A return trip to the British Virgin Islands designed to maximizing sailing miles is a panacea for a group of northern sailors Escape from the madding cro
2024 April 1

Sailor's Delight

A return trip to the British Virgin Islands designed to maximizing sailing miles is a panacea for a group of northern sailors

By Erin L. Schanen
We were sailing on a reach, a stiff 25-knot trade wind filling our sails and kicking up whitecaps across the teal water. Behind us, the dark form of islands rising from the water slowly retreated and,
2024 April 1

How to start sailing shorthanded

With a few tips and some practice you can spend more time sailing your boat and less time waiting for crew

By Dave Rearick
It’s another beautiful weekend; the wind is steady at 8 to 10 knots, the water is calm, the boat is rigged, and your friends just called to say they can’t make it this afternoon. You ask yourself,
2024 April 1

How do I replace leaking hatches?

By Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I have been battling leaks in my deck hatches for years. First I thought there was a leak around the plastic lens, so I removed and resealed it. When it still leaked I replaced the
2024 April 1

No passport required

The United States Virgin Islands offer unparalleled charter cruising

By SAILING Magazine
 Charter sailors who fly into St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, and quickly hustle to the ferry dock to catch a ride to the BVIs don’t know what they are missing. From Christmas C
2024 March 1

How do I stop my mast from leaking?

By Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, My new-to-me boat has a keel-stepped mast. I’m happy to have it, but I cannot get the mast-to-deck joint to stop leaking. Even in a gentle rain, I find water dripping into my salo
2024 March 1

March 2024

Table of Contents

By SAILING Magazine
Features  Cruising connection Sailing the San Juan Islands brings both joy and challenges to an extended family that finds kindred spirits along the way Favored child, once agai
2024 March 1

X4.9

The redesign of a popular 50-foot cruiser offers better performance and more comfort

By Robert H. Perry
This month we are going to look at a revamp of the X4.9. I’m not very familiar with the 4.9 but the promotional material I have does a good job of highlighting the changes and there are many. X-Yach
2024 March 1

Dragonfly 40

This folding trimaran for fun cruising offers plenty of options

By Robert H. Perry
Holy cow! We have a 40-foot folding trimaran to review. This will be fun. My buddy Doug, who lived on the next beach, had one. It wasn’t a Dragonfly but it was similar and not as nice as the Dragonf
2024 March 1

Jeanneau Yachts 55

Jeanneau keeps pushing the boat design envelope with its breakthrough open-air deck saloon cruiser

By Greta Schanen
The Annapolis Sailboat Show is the place to catch all the newest models making their debuts, but there’s always one boat that creates a bigger buzz than the rest. Last October the Jeanneau Yachts 55
2024 March 1

Cruising connection

Sailing the San Juan Islands brings both joy and challenges to an extended family that finds kindred spirits along the way

By Tor Johnson
I think we’ve lost steering,” my brother Alex said in a calm, matter-of-fact voice, his tone out of place in light of our situation. Kyoko and four-legged family members buzz back to the boa
2024 March 1

Winch servicing

Some of the most important equipment on a boat, winches can last for ages with annual maintenance

By Richard Reichelsdorfer
Winches are amazing pieces of equipment. They last for years providing a crucial mechanical advantage that makes sailing possible.  And because they require little in the way of everyday maintena
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