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There’s no straight path to boat ownership. Charter in the meantime.


The third model in the line serves up rip-roaring performance that’s hard to forget.

Stretching the comfort zone can be awesome.

A drop-in sailing lifestyle is a reasonable alternative to cruising on your own boat.

AI seems to be everywhere these days, but it’s not quite ready for world domination.

Without challenges we wither, and sailing serves them up regularly, making it the supreme teacher.

A futuristic, push-button passagemaker, this powerful cat is designed for adventurous sailors targeting luxurious off-grid cruising.

Bocce ball, sea stories, and the best guacamole make a simple charter so much more.

Lively sailing, mind-bending history, rich culture, and…spelunking? A charter through Greece’s Cyclades Islands is abundant in every way.

Chartering paves the way for a couple’s cruising dream.

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.