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First Time with a Frenchman by Annie Dike MHS Summer 2017

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A sampling of some of the more common signal flags and what they mean. Take the quiz to test your knowledge! How to Race Your

Here at SAIL magazine we’ve long been fans of veteran ocean racer and shorthanded sailing pro Ryan Breymaier, who has built a successful career as
Practice: Good sailhandling doesn’t just happen: it takes practice. In preparation for your first big race, take the crew out and throw in a bunch
Take Your Sailing to the Next Level, and Have a Lot of Fun Doing It Every sailboat is at heart a racing boat, and every
Although it’s the Key West Race Weeks and Volvo Ocean Races that get the lion’s share of the yachting press’s attention, low-key races abound, pretty

JEANNEAU Jeanneau offers safe, seaworthy boats without compromise: strong and sturdy in all weather, comfortable while cruising, sure when the winds are trying and always

Twenty countries sent tallships to participate in a parade of sail celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Here’s a look at the sights as New York City welcomed these iconic vessels.

From evaluating condition to pricepoint, Alan Glos shares everything you need to know to buy a used dinghy.

Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s much anticipated “maintenance manual that should have come with your boat, but didn’t,” is available now.

To celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, the international tall ship fleet is headed stateside.

A marine transformer with fun at its core.

The Cal 40 Nicole wins the St. David’s Lighthouse overall title, while Black Jack 100 takes line honors just shy of a course record. On the course: stunning scenery and a range of conditions. Off it: a scoring drama.

Good skippers manage the boat; great skippers manage the tension.

A spritely little cat that holds its own in a blow.

Analog alarms offer important feedback about how the boat is doing.

A friendly club boat with serious potential.