
Winterization for Canvas and Sails
The weather’s turning cold, and it’s that time of year again.

The weather’s turning cold, and it’s that time of year again.


For many years I hated drilling stainless steel. It’s hard, it requires expensive cobalt or carbide bits and it takes a long time to drill.

In February, Falken, our Farr 65, made landfall in Falmouth, Antigua, sailing just over 3,000 miles in 16 days from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in brochure-perfect

The next big update to NOAA’s Custom Chart program will be in November, drawing criticism from those who want fixes for printed charts now.

Is single sideband radio still relevant in today’s Starlink world?

The May 2025 issue of SAIL is here, and we’ve put a special focus on adventure.

A newbie sailboat owner reflects on four years of boat love and his top 10 things learned so far.

Here’s how to help your boat’s batteries live a healthy, long life.

Keeping an updated CV of your sailing experience is smart. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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

Ditch the Squeaky Rope Look at the illustration and guess which rope kept me awake one night. It was, of course, the skinny one. The

A new Scandinavian deckhouse cruiser is coming to America.