It’s summertime! The days are getting longer, the twilight more magical, and the nighttime breezes softer. Here’s a preview of SAIL’s June/July issue to inspire you at the start of your summer sailing season.
Bermuda Bound: As a midocean pit stop, Bermuda’s beauty, history, congeniality, and delectable fish sandwiches make it a hard place for sailors to leave.
A Walk in the Woods: A summer cruise in Maine becomes a whole new adventure when hiking leads the way.
Confessions of a Dirtbag Cruiser: Living champagne dreams on a Top Ramen budget—and how you can do it too.
The Survivor: Left for dead after a horrific shooting, a sailor defies all odds to return to the water and the racing she loves.
No Illusions About Greatness: Winning scores of races or cruising thousands of miles, their 34 years with a Cal 40 has always been about great sailing.
The Summer Boat Care Checklist: Routine summer care of your boat is as valuable as long-term maintenance. Here’s a handy schedule to follow.
Plus…How to get the best of tricky anchorages…lessons learned on Lake Erie after the early arrival of a backdoor cold front…salty snapshots from a Pacific passage…Reviews of the new Pegasus 50 and and J/7, both Top 10 Best Boats 2026 nominees…and more!
June 2025
