Features A bash from the past: The majestic J-class fleet brought the drama off blustery BarcelonaClassroom refit: Marine technology students breathe new life into an offshore cruiserRe
Replacing deck hardware or mounting new deck hardware might seem like an easy project, but doing it incorrectly is a recipe for long-term problems that are not an easy fix. It’s worth taking the tim
Emirates Team New Zealand AC37 Lego Yacht When the gift recipient lands in the crossover of the Venn diagram of sailors and Lego enthusiasts, you know there’s only one must-have gift: the Emira
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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