2023 January 1

From dusty project to race ready

A young couple restores a Victory 21 built nearly 40 years before they were born

My heart pounded as adrenaline flooded my veins, the wind biting my cheeks as we threaded through the oncoming vessels that were fighting for our prime position. It was the 69th annual High Sierra Reg

2022 December 29

January/February 2023

Hop aboard for Hobart

Whether chartering a boat or signing on for a bunk, there are options for crossing the Sydney Hobart race off your bucket list

By Craig Ligibel

Bucket list sailing adventures often conjure up images of sun-drenched anchorages, while others call to mind the terror of monster waves and passages under storm sails. Such is the mystique of the 76-

2022 November 1

Installing a boiler for cold-weather sailing

Heating Quetzal for high-latitude sailing is a complicated project with a big payoff

By Bob Pingel

Many sailors dream of sailing in the islands with sandy beaches and warm trade winds, but some of the most exciting and rewarding sailing is found in colder climates. Sailing was never meant to be com

2022 November 1

A pilot's homecoming

By Greta Schanen

The fleet leaves Tenants Harbor.Hinckley boats have plied the waters off Southwest Harbor, Maine, for almost a century. The Pilot 35 was one of the popular early designs, first crafted in wood and lat

2022 November 1

Gifts for Sailors

The perfect something for all the sailors on your holiday gift giving list

By SAILING Magazine

Sailing scheduler Harken’s Ultimate Sailing calendar features some of the best sailing photography of the year taken by Sharon Green, Gilles Martin-Raget, Jesús Renedo and other legendary sai

2022 November 1

November December 2022

Race your cruising boat

It doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to get out on the race course

By Wally Cross

Almost every local weeknight racing series has a cruising division filled with sailors looking for an excuse to get out on the water and away from life’s demands. The idea of racing might seem daunt

2022 October 1

Hoist the gollywobbler

Every summer schooners gather off the coast of Maine where sailors raise gaff topsails and fishermans and race a series of classic regattas that keeps maritime history alive

By Laurie Fullerton

Schooners are like teachers, they never tell you all their secrets at once,” said Steve Frary, owner and skipper of the 63-foot schooner Narwhal. “They want you to keep asking questions and

2022 October 1

October 2022

Annapolis Sailboat Show guide

By SAILING Magazine

For five days, the Annapolis Sailboat Show is the center of the sailing universe. Here's our guide of what to catch at the show.

2022 September 29

New Boat Showcase

The exciting group of new boats for 2023 has something for everyone. From luxury performance cruisers to zippy midsize racer-cruisers, boat design is evolving to make sailing faster and more comfortable.

By SAILING Magazine

J/45 This American girl has style. The latest cruiser from the company that redefined American yacht design blends performance with classic good looks. With a SA/D of 25.85, it has the horsepower

2022 September 1

The Soul of the Abacos

A cruising crowd revisits their favorite Bahamas haunts and finds that much has changed, but the sailing, picturesque water and friendly people remain the same

By Charlotte Peterson

A lot has changed in the three years since our group of chartering friends traveled together, and that held true for both our Bahamas destination and us. We booked this charter knowing that the A

2022 September 1

Diesel engine care

Diesels are tough machines that can provide power for the life of a boat if treated properly

By Bob Pingel

The marine diesel engine is an amazing piece of machinery. These engines are reliable, safe and require minimal maintenance. If you look after just a few things, your engine can easily run for 10,000

2022 September 1

September 2022

Hot Soup for All

By Kurt Hoehne

This year’s Swiftsure Race was, quite literally, a breath of fresh air. After two years of pandemic cancellations, racers were ready for the return of the Pacific Northwest’s premier distance race

2022 July 1

Flares are expired. Now what?

Igniting out-dated emergency flares could saddle sailors with stiff fines

By David Liscio

Two Rhode Island men must pay fines for shooting emergency flares into the night sky to celebrate a friend’s wedding. The red aerial rockets set off a costly search-and-rescue operation by the U.S.

2022 July 1

How to get help in an emergency

Getting assistance at sea starts with knowing how to reach help

By Bob Pingel

Days on the water are often great, but things can go wrong. When they go wrong, your ability to get help is determined by your communication ability, and it’s important to know the gear and co

2022 July 1

A young couple restores a Victory 21 built nearly 40 years before they were born

Table of Contents

Whether chartering a boat or signing on for a bunk, there are options for crossing the Sydney Hobart race off your bucket list

Heating Quetzal for high-latitude sailing is a complicated project with a big payoff

The perfect something for all the sailors on your holiday gift giving list

Table of Contents

It doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to get out on the race course

Every summer schooners gather off the coast of Maine where sailors raise gaff topsails and fishermans and race a series of classic regattas that keeps maritime history alive

Table of Contents

The exciting group of new boats for 2023 has something for everyone. From luxury performance cruisers to zippy midsize racer-cruisers, boat design is evolving to make sailing faster and more comfortable.

A cruising crowd revisits their favorite Bahamas haunts and finds that much has changed, but the sailing, picturesque water and friendly people remain the same

Diesels are tough machines that can provide power for the life of a boat if treated properly

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Igniting out-dated emergency flares could saddle sailors with stiff fines

Getting assistance at sea starts with knowing how to reach help

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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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