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Adam Cove

A man sailing a dinghy with an electric motor

Dinghies-Compact Kickers

Small electric outboards are becoming increasingly popular for everything
from dinghies to small race boats. We put three new models to the test.

Woman wearing a hat on a boat.

Water System Salvation

Tank water can easily be contaminated with anything from a lingering bad taste to dangerous bacteria. Installing a triple filtration set up on Ben-Varrey helped.

Reefing Safely

When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation. 

Racing: Bermuda Bound

A community sailing center’s youth team is making strides on the offshore racing circuit.

Rating Rifts

ORC has been criticized for re-rating the XR 41 for the 2026 season. Let’s talk about it. 

Gear: Spinlock NEMO+ Deckvest

While most people are shopping for cradles and bottles when expecting a baby, I was deep into researching an area that I thought was much

Reversed bows and a low profile give this cruiser a svelte, sporty look.

Balance 502

Aspiring distance voyagers will find this newest cat a perfect fit.

Warwick-Collins-keel

Ask SAIL: Tandem Keels  

While checking in on my parent’s boat at the yard, I saw this unusual keel. What’s the purpose of it?  — Maddie Doherty, via sailmail@sailmagazine.com

Sail magazine October book cover

October Issue Sneak Peek

The temperatures are starting to cool off, the days are getting shorter, and your October issue is on its way. Here’s what’s coming up.

A man sailing a dinghy with an electric motor

Dinghies-Compact Kickers

Small electric outboards are becoming increasingly popular for everything
from dinghies to small race boats. We put three new models to the test.

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