Sail Magazine

by Lindsey Silken

Lindsey Silken is SAIL's web editor. She sails on Narragansett Bay aboard Firefly, an S boat.

Boat Girl: Melanie Neale’s Racy Memoir

by Lindsey Silken, Posted May 7, 2013

Boat Girl: A memoir of youth, love & fiberglass, written by Melanie Neale, is a first-hand account of growing up aboard a cruising sailboat.

Coastal Cruising Made Easy

by Lindsey Silken, Posted April 5, 2013

Coastal Cruising Made Easy was published by the American Sailing Association as a companion book for its Basic Coastal Cruising course (ASA 103). But the guide is an incredible resource for any sailor, whether you’re learning the basics of how a boat works or are already an experienced skipper.

Block Island Revisited

by Lindsey Silken, Posted March 20, 2013

Narragansett Bay is an ideal charter locale, but it’s also my home port. So when I found myself planning a charter out of nearby Bristol, I wasn’t expecting any surprises.

European Student Regatta Invites U.S. Collegiate Sailors

by Lindsey Silken, Posted January 15, 2013

The largest student sporting event in Europe, the 45th Annual EDHEC Sailing Cup, has invited U.S. collegiate and graduate sailors to compete.

2012 Holiday Gift Guide

by Adam Cort, Posted December 4, 2012

Think your sailing sweetheart, your old man or your competitive kid has everything they need and more for getting out on the water? The editors at SAIL come to your rescue with practical, fun and stylish new items the helmsperson in your life won't be able to resist.

Sailing Heals What Ails You

by Lindsey Silken, Posted November 28, 2012

Shelley Ferguson knows too well that each day is an opportunity to appreciate life. When she had the chance to spend an August afternoon sailing on the 12-Meter, Valiant, in Nantucket, where her family resides, she didn’t hesitate.

Too Much Excitement at Start of Vendée Globe

by Lindsey Silken, Posted November 12, 2012

The Vendée Globe is off to an eventful start. Nineteen of the 20 skippers were at the start line on Saturday, November 11 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, for the 24,048 mile solo race around the world.

VOR’s New One-Design Build Underway

by Lindsey Silken, Posted November 7, 2012

The Volvo Ocean Race has taken on the challenge of changing its class of racing boats to a one-design class for the next two race cycles. Previously 70 feet, the now one-design boat will be 65 feet.

The Five Best Things about Indian Summer Charters

by Lindsey Silken, Posted October 23, 2012

In September, SAIL editors Meredith Laitos and Lindsey Silken caught the last breath of summer on opposite coasts of the country. Though Labor Day marks the end of the season for many a northern sailor, these late-season charters revealed just how much they’re missing out on.

The Scoop on Coastal Foulies

by Lindsey Silken, Posted October 1, 2012

The second installment of our 2012 foul weather gear reviews brings you our favorite racing and cruising coastal foulies. Click here to view a PDF of the story from our October issue. And for more information on items that sparked our interest, read on.