When Sailors Ruled the Seas
January 12, 2026
The discovery of a treasure trove of old family letters uncovers an incredible true story from the Age of Sail.
The discovery of a treasure trove of old family letters uncovers an incredible true story from the Age of Sail.
A new film making the rounds on the festival circuit will be released digitally this month.
When getting away means more than just a weekend out of the slip, here are some ideas for achieving range and independence when you go cruising.
I was inspired to write this column when Axel and I were in the car listening to the Moana soundtrack, and I was crying cathartic
One cruising couple slows the pace down with a visit to this mid-Atlantic gem.
As the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival approaches its half-century mark, a look at past, present, and future of this Pacific Northwest classic.
Polynesian women are practicing the ancient art of traditional navigation and inspiring seafaring communities around the globe to do the same.
Rowing dinghies provide exercise, connection with the water,
and camaraderie — and they always start on the first pull.
Reflecting on a pivotal Pacific passage, a sailor considers the nature of her voyages ahead.
Toward evening on a summer’s day, there’s nothing like a quick spin around the harbor.
Renewing your six-pack license is a process. Here’s what you need to know.
Amidst a construction shuffle, America’s biggest sailboat show will look a little different this year. The City Dock Resilience and Revitalization Project is reshaping Annapolis’
Photos provided courtesy of the manufacturers It’s been a long time coming, but 2027 is truly the year of the cat. For the first time
Aspiring distance voyagers will find this newest cat a perfect fit.
While checking in on my parent’s boat at the yard, I saw this unusual keel. What’s the purpose of it? — Maddie Doherty, via sailmail@sailmagazine.com
The 2026 Newport International Boatshow is underway now. Here’s what to look forward to.
A new documentary relives the 1995 America’s Cup, as told by the American teams vying to defend the Auld Mug.
My parents, who have been collecting SAIL since I started working here like they did with my childhood artwork, are running out of storage space.
Team United by the Ocean took first place in the inaugural transatlantic race, with American-flagged 11th Hour Racing in a close second.
The temperatures are starting to cool off, the days are getting shorter, and your October issue is on its way. Here’s what’s coming up.
