
The Best Small Boats of 2026: Maverick
A marine transformer with fun at its core.


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


A fleet-footed foiler that everyone will want to take for a spin.

Developed in record time and on a shoestring budget, a new design hits the bullseye of the cruising market.

15 years after the original First 30 debuted, this re-imagined update proves a winner.

Six sailors have been selected as 2026 inductees to the National Sailing Hall of Fame for their achievements, leadership, and enduring impact on the sport

A trans-oceanic performance catamaran loads up on practical features and comforts of home.

Replacing a legend isn’t easy, but this new cruising cat may have what it takes.

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

In the days of e-readers, one wonders how long the pulpy pleasure of the boatyard book swap will last.

Concern over the implementation of Forecast-Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) scoring rocked this year’s Newport Bermuda Race after it was discovered that rating discrepancies impacted the

You may have noticed that you’ve heard from us less frequently this week. SAIL’s editor Lydia Mullan discusses changes to the newsletter.

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.