Features  New Boats for 2025 From foilers to flagships, there is a new boat to suit every type of sailor New Joys, Old Haunts A sailing family revisits a father’s old stomping grounds t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

FeaturesBack from the brink A beat-up and neglected 47-year-old offshore racer gets a second chance to race around the world Chasing a dream A sailor takes on a quest to restore the 

Features  They just did it A young couple threw out the plan and set sail on a circumnavigation Memories restored, one plank at a time A boatowner shows the depth of her love for a

Outboard sling Anyone who has tried to pass an outboard motor from a wobbly dinghy to a person on deck knows that it’s an unpleasant task with the potential for disaster. The Barton Marine outboard

Cape 31   This exciting high-performance one-design racer exploded on the regatta scene in 2023, with super sportboat performance. Designed by Mark Mills and built in Cape Town, South Africa, t