Earlier this month the Thomaston, Maine boatbuilder, Lyman Morse, gently lowered the 62-foot Morrelli and Melvin-designed catamaran Mala Conducta into the St. George River that runs past the firms state of the art building shed. Although M and M designed the cat for family cruisingthe owners previously owned a large monohull — their build brief to Lyman Morse was to
When San Francisco sailors Russ Irwin and Fay Mark decided to take sabbaticals from their business careers, she was managing Web sites for major corporations and he was a successful venture capitalist. They decided they would buy a yacht and head west until they got either tired or bored. While their multiyear plan included cruising through the islands of the South Pacific
When San Francisco sailors Russ Irwin and Fay Mark decided to take sabbaticals from their business careers, she was managing Web sites for major corporations and he was a successful venture capitalist. They decided they would buy a yacht and head west until they got either tired or bored. While their multiyear plan included cruising through the islands of the South Pacific
Most sailors know that 12-Meter yachts were sailed in Americas Cup competitions between 1958 and 1987. Less well known is the fact that the Meter rule also applies to a range of yachts of different sizes, all built to what is formally known as the International Rule. First established in 1906, the rule has survived more or less intact for over a century. Last July a
Most sailors know that 12-Meter yachts were sailed in Americas Cup competitions between 1958 and 1987. Less well known is the fact that the Meter rule also applies to a range of yachts of different sizes, all built to what is formally known as the International Rule. First established in 1906, the rule has survived more or less intact for over a century. Last July a
Sailors who carry a folding multi-tool on their belts will tell you that they do so for safety reasons and also because theres great value in versatility. They know that even though they may not be carrying the perfect tool for a job, they have something that can do a variety of jobs pretty well. Jeanneaus Sun Odysseys DS series is rather like that.If you were custom-building a yacht to
Sailors who carry a folding multi-tool on their belts will tell you that they do so for safety reasons and also because theres great value in versatility. They know that even though they may not be carrying the perfect tool for a job, they have something that can do a variety of jobs pretty well. Jeanneaus Sun Odysseys DS series is rather like that.If you were custom-building a yacht to
A replica of the famous three-masted schooner Atlantic was launched last month from the Van der Graaf boatyard in Holland. The first Atlantic was designed by William Gardner, a partner in the legendary design firm of Gardner & Cox, for Wilson Marshall, heir to a railroad fortune and a member of the New York Yacht Club.The schooner was built at the Townsend &
There is a seminal piece of video footage from the 198990 Whitbread Round-the-World Race when the two Kiwi archrivals, Peter Blake and Grant Dalton, were going at it hammer and tongs. Shot from a camera aboard Daltons Fisher & Paykel, Blakes Big Red” Steinlager is close aboard off Daltons starboard quarter, surging and then retreating on each wave, sometimes hooking into the crest
Two industry giants are celebrating five decades this year. Here’s a look back at half a century on the water with Gori and Gill.
The Excess 13 is a true cruiser’s cruiser, designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment on the water. Pivoting away from VPLP and Patrick Le Quément
The latest from Dufour should help achieve the French builder’s goal of encouraging people to get on the water and sail, sail, sail.
SPONSORED: The First 30, Oceanis 47, and Oceanis 52 are all making their U.S. debuts this weekend. Join Beneteau’s Kevin Duchesne for a preview of
Breaking Down The Art of Breaking Down.
October 10, 1845 The U.S. Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Maryland.
America’s largest all-sailing boat show starts today. The SAIL team is looking forward to a busy weekend full of new boats and old friends.
The Annapolis Sailboat Show starts tomorrow. SAIL is at F7, and we hope you’ll stop by for a visit!
An easy, friendly club boat with great potential.
One young man with a calling has built an aid pipeline for rural Caribbean communities.
