2015 February 1

What to do when you've run aground

When your boat goes bump on the bottom, know how to save yourself without making the situation worse

In the moments after you realize you have run your boat aground, it’s best to take a deep breath and recite The First Rule of Holes: “When you’re in one, stop digging.” Many of the steps you are inclined to take can make matters worse. You may already doubt your own skills and your decision making. You’ll get a lot of advice, some of it noisy, a lot of it not grounded in experience. Chaos is lurking.

2014 December 22

Coffeeboxx

By Rich Evans

2014 December 1

Fit and refit for the next 100K miles

Through more than 400 sailors on 80-plus training passages and six ocean crossings, John Kretschmer’s sturdy Quetzal has served her owner admirably. John chronicles the refits he’s made to his beloved boat over the last decade to keep her sailing hard

By John Kretschmer

The boat was stranded ashore in a snowy Maryland boatyard. I remember my first glimpse of the 1985 Kaufman 47 that my daughters and I would soon rename Quetzal like some might recall their wedding nig

2014 December 1

The bareboating bible

By Rich Evans

Chartering is more popular than ever, and surveys show that most sailors plan to charter a sailboat within the next 24 months. For many sailors, the chance to take the helm and steer their own course

2014 December 1

December 2014 / January 2015

By SAILING Magazine

Features Retrofits SAILING Magazine’s annual guide to retrofitting tackles a Marshall 22 catboat, Cal 33 and Swan 46 Gifts for sailors Editors’ picks for giving to t

2014 November 24

A nautical christmas in sailcloth

By Rich Evans

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 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

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

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

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

2014 November 1

Accon Marine Pull-Up Cleat

By Rich Evans

Tired of catching your toes on cleats? Accon Marine's 470 pull-up, marine-grade stainless steel cleat can be pushed down into the deck when not in use. The cleat needs only three holes, no cutouts. It comes in 4.5", 6", 8" and 10" lengths, starting at $41.85

2014 November 1

Dometic Cup Cooler

By Rich Evans

The Cup Cooler from Dometic is a topsides mini-mini fridge for a single beverage, like a koozie on steroids. It can replace most standard cup holders and will cool a standard water or soda bottle, or

When your boat goes bump on the bottom, know how to save yourself without making the situation worse

Through more than 400 sailors on 80-plus training passages and six ocean crossings, John Kretschmer’s sturdy Quetzal has served her owner admirably. John chronicles the refits he’s made to his beloved boat over the last decade to keep her sailing hard

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

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

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

This cruiser has plenty of options for comfortable family cruising

A svelte cruising cat that has performance front and center

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