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2020 October 1

Farewell to brothers of the sea

John Kretschmer shares memories of Larry Pardey and Marvin Creamer, two sailors who helped shape him and led the way to his life under sail

By John Kretschmer
People who inspire us are those who find a way to launch dreams, to launch voyages, to sidestep conventional wisdom and sober, well-intentioned advice, and lead lives that are truly their own. They us
2020 October 1

How to polish a hull back to a super shine

Modern marine paints don’t take well to buffing, but polishing with a ceramic coating can bring new life to old paint jobs

By Bob Pingel
Marine paint has come a long way. Modern paints are amazing, they are shiny and colorful, abrasive resistant and survive many years under the punishing rays of the sun. They stand up well, but over ti
2020 October 1

New Boat Showcase

Canceled boat shows aren’t keeping manufacturers from launching a fleet of fast, fun and exciting new boats

By SAILING Magazine
 Leopard 42Designers Robertson and Caine blended the modern appearance of the company’s award-winning Leopard 50 with the styling of its Leopard 53 Powercat to create an ocean-going yacht that
2020 September 1

How to charter safely

Chartering has changed in the time of Covid-19, but there are plenty of ways to stay safe onboard

By SAILING Magazine
Like everything else, chartering has changed in the pandemic. Charter companies have adapted to help keep customers and staff safe, but more importantly they have found ways to help sailors feel comfo
2020 September 1

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September 2020

By SAILING Magazine
Features  Searching for Ms. Right Patience and perseverance pays off for a young couple on a quest for the perfect boat Hidden Gems An off-the-beaten-path charter cruise through the
2020 September 1

Searching for Ms. Right

Patience and perseverance pays off for a young couple’s quest for the perfect boat

By Nathan Zahrt
My wife Vivian and I spent years looking for a sailboat to call home. Nomads by nature, twice selling or giving away nearly all of our possessions to go on extended adventures the thought of buying a
2020 September 1

Enchanted Charter

A cruising couple fall in love with a classic yawl on a charter off the Maine coast

By Michelle Hurni
Like most sailors, my husband George and I dream of owning a vintage sailboat with classic lines. Being landlocked in Colorado, we sit around on cold winter nights and scratch out numbers on scraps of
2020 September 1

What great chartering

No need to look farther than your own back yard

By Chris Caswell
How do you scratch the adventure sailing itch when air travel is challenging and a worldwide pandemic restricts entry to some countries? To paraphrase Dorothy Gale, you don’t need to look any farthe
2020 August 1

‘The Godfather of Rigging’

Brion Toss 1951-2020

By Karen Sullivan
The news arrived from his family as softly as mist on a cool Northwest morning. “Last night as Venus departed from its intimate planetary visit, our beloved Brion Toss, surrounded by his loving fami
2020 August 1

Understanding boat insurance

Navigate the complicated waters of insuring your boat amidst hurricanes, fire and other damage

By David Liscio
When a big storm pounds across a boat-packed harbor, some sailors shrug off the prospect of serious damage or total loss with words like, “Hey, no worries. My boat is insured.” While that may be
2020 July 1

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July/August 2020

By SAILING Magazine
FeaturesLittle Boat, Big AdventureA solo sailor cruises his Hobie 16 through the Gulf of Mexico The Cactus Club For more than 60 years, the Arizona Yacht Club has been racing in the desert
2020 July 1

The Cactus Club

For more than 60 years, an avid group of sailors from the Arizona Yacht Club has been sailing in the Sonoran Desert

By Greta Schanen
Onne van der Wal photoWhen Bob Naylor visited a yacht club on the East Coast and presented his yacht club card that features a cactus on its burgee he was met with a quizzical look. “Is this real?��
2020 June 1

Docking under power

Become a docking master by understanding the mechanics at work in getting a boat in a slip

By Richard Reichelsdorfer
Even the most competent sailor may bristle at pulling into a tight slip with a strong cross breeze. But understanding the mechanics at play in docking a boat make smooth landings far easier.Sailboats
2020 June 1

A new approach

There’s never been a better time to improve your sailing skills in creative new ways

By SAILING Magazine
Shorthanded sailing, whether it be racing, daysailing or cruising is a great way to improve your sailing skills.  Sailors know that their sport is uniquely suited to a time of uncertainty, after
2020 June 1

June 2020

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By SAILING Magazine
Features  Sailing into a pandemic A blissful cruise along in the Sea of Cortez ends abruptly for a cruising family  Putting the fun in fundamentals Women-only conferences are popula
2020 May 28

Plotting a course to Caribbean sabbatical cruise

John Kretschmer shares his wealth of knowledge on the logistics of a Caribbean sabbatical so you can do it too

By John Kretschmer
I recall my first Caribbean landfall like it was yesterday. And trust me, it wasn’t yesterday—it was 40 years ago. It was November and we were heading south from Bermuda. After five days we e
2020 May 14

Shifting gears

By SAILING Magazine
Harken employees switch gears to make masks for Milwaukee-area healthcare workers.The sailing industry has been through tough times before, the recession and fuel shortage in the 1970s and most recent
2020 May 14

Sailing inside the bubble

By Greta Schanen
Dawn Riley, center, made the decision to quarantine the staff during the coronavirus pandemic.In early March, when news of the coronavirus pandemic became increasingly alarming, Dawn Riley didn’t wa
2020 May 1

How to live the dream

We asked liveaboard cruisers how they left life on land behind and headed to sea for adventure and a change of pace

By Erin Carey
Most sailors have entertained the idea, even if only in passing, of leaving life on land and setting out to cruise the world on a sturdy sailboat ready for adventure. Although many dream, few actually
2020 May 1

Big fun in a teacup pram

The little stitch-and-glue home-built Frosty won over sailors with its good performance and affordability

By Laurie Fullerton
Winter weather on Massachusetts’s Cape Cod can force competitive sailors indoors with little to do but wait out the long months until they can sail again. More than 40 years ago, Harwich Harbormaste
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