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2024 October 1

A flotilla bareboat charter packs in the fun to celebrate Sunsail’s 50th anniversary

 Gazing at the azure waters of Pirates Bight, where yachts gently bobbed and red battle flags smacked in the breeze, I watched as a small armada of dinghies approached the shore. Their crews alig
2024 October 1

Speedy downwind sailing can be a pleasure with an A-sail when you know how to handle it

There’s no denying the convenience of furling sails for cruising. Code 0s and, more recently, structured luff top-down furling sails with better downwind performance than a code 0 can be game change
2024 September 30

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Features  Double the Fun This liveaboard couple opted for a multihull for a world cruise Bringing Home Serene One couple sails their new catamaran home from France in the compa
2024 September 23

Sailing well when the wind drops can be challenging but rewarding

A big part of sailing is adapting to the conditions you’re in. Making the boat sail efficiently in whatever situation Mother Nature dishes up is part practice and part know-how, but brings with
2024 September 1

The British Virgin Islands’ allure runs deep, drawing this family back to charter its pristine waters again and again

Unique in the folklore of the Caribbean is the legend that conch is an aphrodisiac, to be consumed regularly and in great quantities. It can be eaten as conch chowder, conch fritters, steamed conch, c
2024 September 1

Great design, build quality and good availability make for good buys to open the door to sailboat ownership

Beware the cheap boat. A deal that seems too good to be true probably is. But there are boats that can be excellent bargains if you know what to look for.Boat shopping often starts with a dream boat t
2024 September 1

Guide to SAILING Magazine's advertising partners at the show

The season of new boat models and cutting-edge gear is here! Manufacturers are showcasing their latest innovations, and SAILING Magazine has you covered. Check out our partners to
2024 September 1

For this owner she’s not just a boat, she’s a soulmate

Like a lot of sailors, Jon Neely loves his boat, but for him the feeling runs even deeper. “Prism is my boat soulmate,” he said. “I don’t look at other boats because I don’t have to.” Pr
2024 September 1

Easy to get to and full of beaches, birds and bountiful in character, the thin water cruising in southwest Florida is not to be missed

We’re all hoping to find charter areas that are overlooked, if only to get away from crowded anchorages, crowded restaurants, crowded pubs and, frankly, the crowds themselves.Picnic Island is perfec
2024 September 1

Protect your investment and keep gear waterproof longer

Foul weather gear is an investment and there’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling when you realize that your gear is not keeping you dry. The fact is that there’s more to caring for foul weat
2024 August 27

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Features  Bargain boats to sail now Great design, build quality and good availability make for excellent buys to open the door to sailboat ownership Sailing Florida’s forgotten coa
2024 July 17
Great Lakes sailors love a fast Mac. This year’s Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac was so fast it broke the elapsed time record when the Andrews 80 Maverick crossed the finish line Sunday afternoo
2024 July 1

Anatomy of a life jacket

The crew aboard the Sydney 38 Clockwork fights through heavy weather under storm trysail off the coast of Tasmania near the finish of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. Kurt Arrigo/Rolex photoOne of the mo
2024 July 1

You’re in charge of your own survival when you go overboard and are waiting for rescue

Imagine this scenario: You’re in the water looking at the stern of your 42-foot sloop as it sails away from you, cries of “Man Overboard” coming from a couple of the crew, and the billowing spin
2024 July 1

The America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona in August, with action on and off the race course

The 37th America’s Cup is right around the corner and what an extravaganza it promises to be, as six teams vie for victory in one of the world’s longest-running and prestigious sporting events. An
2024 July 1

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Features  Safety at sea When the going gets rough, have the right equipment to be ready for emergencies Prepare for lift off The America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona with action o
2024 June 1

Students share the sailing school experiences that have changed their lives and make them full-fledged sailors

Sailing schools have come a long way over the years. What started with classes to teach the basics has turned into formal courses designed for lifelong learning. Sailors continue taking courses not ju
2024 June 1

The owners of this Baltic 39 have loved the sturdy racer-cruiser for 46 years and counting

You really can have it all, at least in a sailboat. And Mac Madenwald and Wendy Gray have found it. Their Baltic 39 can hold its own in the Anacortes, Washington, racing fleet and or serve as the per
2024 June 1

A liveaboard cruising couple hits the race course in scenic and fun regatta and finds a new reason to love their boat

The tropical sun beat down on us and we found relief in every puff of wind. Perhaps each breath that grazed my cheek and filled our sails was a promise of more to come or a personal “good luck” ki
2024 June 1

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Features Back to schoolStudents share the experiences that have made them full-fledged sailorsThe little boat that definitely couldThe owner of high-tech racers finds a delightful chall

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