
What to Read: Books or E-readers on Board?
In the days of e-readers, one wonders how long the pulpy pleasure of the boatyard book swap will last.

In the days of e-readers, one wonders how long the pulpy pleasure of the boatyard book swap will last.

Five years and a ton of sweat equity turned a “piece of work” into their soul mate boat.

“Charles, are you OK?” A pause. “Charles?!” Although a stranger to us, the person’s panic was universal. Something’s wrong, said the look my partner, Phillip,

“Keep it simple, sailor,” was always our mantra. Aboard our 1985 Niagara 35, Plaintiff’s Rest, my partner, Phillip, and I didn’t have heat, AC, a

Baking at the helm, watching a newly arrived bird eyeing me suspiciously—as if this was his ship, and I was the one who’d just flown

If I were to ask, “What are the top five parts of the engine you want to be able to easily access?” How would you

“This is U.S. Coast Guard, sector Mobile, Alabama. We just received notification that your EPIRB went off. Is everything okay?”“I…I don’t know.”“Sir, where is your

Does anyone else ever get the feeling they’re being followed by hurricanes? It may be a bit of hubris, but it honestly seemed that way

“You won’t be able to pee on a heel,” someone said. “You won’t have room to stow the coco peat,” said another. “I don’t know.

I’m not going to lie. This all started with wine. I wanted (needed?) to find more space on the boat where we could stow the

March is the Offshore Issue, and it’s one I’ve been looking forward to for months. After all, it was an offshore race that really inspired

This weekend a significant portion of the boating industry descended upon Miami for the annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. It’s a warm and

Laura Grondin and Paul Cayard have been named Rolex Yachtswomen and Yachtsman of the Year for their accomplishments in competitive sailing during the 2025 season.

For a third year in a row, SAIL Magazine has been recognized as the top magazine at the Boating Writers International annual awards. SAIL led

I wrote recently about my ongoing project to redesign the mast and sailplan on our family boat, a 1971 OE 36 called Spica. I’ve agonized

New England’s season kick off for racers returns this March.

I’m not patient, laid-back, or compliant so when I hear the expression “age gracefully” all my hairs stand up. It’s unlikely for me to go

Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan reflects on her work anniversary with SAIL.

Another issue is off to the printer and on the way to your house! March is our offshore issue, so there are plenty of adventures,

The critically endangered right whale has been a focal point for conservation efforts for decades, and with boat strikes being one of the major threats