Drop your hook in crystal clear turquoise water, walk these white sandy beaches under the bright warm sun and blue sky, and you might just think you are somewhere deep in the Bahamas or Caribbean. Its hard to believe the Dry Tortugas, my favorite sailing destination in Florida, is only 70 miles west of Key West.It was 2000 on a warm September evening when my wife, Desir, my sister Jane,
SAIL Magazine and The Moorings are proud to present the winner of the Great Escape contest, Mr. Larry Deigh of Ashburn, VA. Congratulations to Larry and his family! We would like to thank everyone who entered. It was fun reading all of the submissions, which ran the gamut from hilarious to touching. The list of
Sunsail has just launched a new website that makes finding their specials a breeze, weather its on monohulls, multihulls or flotillas. From now until the end of April, all charter boats under 43ft are 15 percent off, and in the month of May, monohulls in the
To Tony Smith, the word “retirement” doesn’t have quite the same connotation it might have for less energetic people. There’ll be no pottering around in the garden for this longtime boatbuilder and designer. Instead, Tony and his wife Sue are heading for the Pacific Northwest, towing a 28ft Telstar trimaran that’s been modified for an unusual cruise.For nearly 30 years Tony owned
To Tony Smith, the word “retirement” doesn’t have quite the same connotation it might have for less energetic people. There’ll be no pottering around in the garden for this longtime boatbuilder and designer. Instead, Tony and his wife Sue are heading for the Pacific Northwest, towing a 28ft Telstar trimaran that’s been modified for an unusual cruise.For nearly 30 years Tony owned
You know you are in for a different kind of cruising experience when a) the guide book says: Do not go ashore onto either of the Koh Liang islands. They are sites for the collection of swallows nests to make birds nest soup. They are patrolled by local Thais armed with automatic weapons; and b) the charter base manager (ours was Andy Middleton, who runs the Sunsail base in Langkawi, Malaysia)
You know you are in for a different kind of cruising experience when a) the guide book says: Do not go ashore onto either of the Koh Liang islands. They are sites for the collection of swallows nests to make birds nest soup. They are patrolled by local Thais armed with automatic weapons; and b) the charter base manager (ours was Andy Middleton, who runs the Sunsail base in Langkawi, Malaysia)
You know you are in for a different kind of cruising experience when a) the guide book says: Do not go ashore onto either of the Koh Liang islands. They are sites for the collection of swallows nests to make birds nest soup. They are patrolled by local Thais armed with automatic weapons; and b) the charter base manager (ours was Andy Middleton, who runs the Sunsail base in Langkawi, Malaysia)
Many Great Lakes sailors make the pilgrimage to Mackinac Island at the junction of lakes Michigan and Huron. But those who want real adventure head north to the St. Marys River, the border between the United States and Canada, and check out the twin towns of Sault St. Marie, which lie in Michigan and Ontario and are known collectively as The Soo.The St. Marys River drains Lake Superior
It is a warm moonless night in northwest Florida. A whiff of late spring wisteria wafts across the lake. In the distance, cicadas drone their night music. Overhead, every star in the galaxy is shining. Their reflections on the black waters of northwest Floridas Lake Seminole create the illusion that we are sailing through outer space. In truth we are ghosting along on my 16-foot Hobie Cat, soft
The latest iteration of Moody Yachts’ “monomaran” concept is the DS48 (DS for deck salon), and the new model includes even more features designed to
Lin Pardey / Paradise Cay Publications It’s fair to say that few sailors can write about passagemaking with more authority than Lin Pardey. And true
We were sailing from Atlantic City to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, on a breezy summer day, and I’ll admit we were kind of a hot
With a full walkaround deck and big boat features, the latest from Jeanneau hits the sweet spot in 34 feet.
The new Catalina 356 is among five of the Florida builder’s models that are part of the 6 Series, a newly launched range that represents
Want to sail fast, easy, and stable downwind on passage? Learn to sail with a pole.
Preview two Top 10 Best Boats 2025 nominees. Xquisite 60 Solar Sail The new flagship in the Xquisite Yachts sailing line is the 60 Solar
Lydia Mullan shares a firsthand account of J/122 Alliance’s sinking during this year’s Newport Bermuda Race.
The Horizon Yacht Sales team and four-time yacht owner, Jamie Brown discuss How To Make Your Yacht Work for You. Horizon Yacht Sales was established
The class of 2025 is shaping up to be an intriguing mix, and while the push continues toward greater interior volume, maximum comfort, and easy sailhandling
