FeaturesConfessions of a serial owner
Looking back on a collection of well-loved but not-quite-right boats
Sailing into the season
An illustrated guide to fitting out
Stranger danger
Hitching a r
Steering problems are almost always serious and can quickly rise to the level of an emergency. But most problems can be avoided with regular inspections and maintenance.
Steering systems are extremel
Make the most of the precious sailing season by getting your boat ready to go. SailsInspect your sails, paying particular attention to high-stress points including the tack, clew and head.
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Crazy about the sea
At 77, Jeanne Socrates became the oldest person to solo circumnavigate nonstop
Cruising to the toe of Italy
A shoulder-season cruise of Italy’s southwest coast
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Olaf Harken
Beloved by many, he helped shape the sailing industry through perseverance, friendship and, of course, blocks
The ultimate wedding presentA young couple in sear
J.H. Peterson photoMembers of the S-boat class don’t consider themselves owners of their boats. They call themselves caretakers of the classic boats that they consider pieces of history. And they ha
Features Best photos of the year
SAILING Magazine’s photographers share their favorite images
Gifts for sailors
Make quick work of your shopping list with gifts for all the sailors on y
The 65-foot Icelandic ketch Arktika heads up the Johan Petersen fjord on the southeast coast of Greenland. “I had chartered Arktika for a seven-day photographic workshop with six shooters
Light, handy and stylish, this folding electric bicycle comes packed with features to make any cruiser happy. A removable, lockable battery, LED display, front and rear disc brakes and 30-mile battery
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The internet’s favorite sailors
A young Aussie couple is funding living aboard and sailing the world through crowdfunded videos
New Boat Showcase
From a foiling cruising
From a cruising cat that can fly on foils to a sailing dinghy that packs into a duffel bag, this year’s class of new boats debuting at boat shows has something for every kind of sailor
Sun Fast 3300The Jeanneau racing pedigree just got a new boost with the launch of this new offshore racer designed by the same folks that brought speed to the America’s Cup and maxi racing. LOA 33
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Sailing with sandy paws and salty whiskers
Cruising with your pets can be rewarding with a little planning
Return of the Twelves
21 classic 12-Metres gather on Narrag
The following multi-tiered approach to maintenance stems from recommendations from manufacturers and the U.S. Coast Guard, and covers both hydrostatic (pressure sensing) and bobbin type (water soluble
Instead of assembling your own first aid kit, consider picking up one specifically designed for a marine environment and for the kind of sailing you do. Adventure Medical Kits’ Marine 1000 is suited
Not every boat needs a life raft, but depending on where it sails it can be a great addition. Most life rafts pack small so they don’t take up a lot of room, but make sure they are stowed some
Pyrotechnic flares are important to have onboard, but adding an electric “flare” to the safety kit can be easier for all crewmembers to use and it never expires. The SOS Distress Light, whic