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Sailboat Cruising

Defining the Mission

I was going to write this month’s column about propellor selection. Biking my 2-year-old son, Axel, to preschool yesterday, the piece started forming in my

A Beetle Cat Story

Growing up, sailing was always part of my life. This did not happen by chance but rather was the result of generations before me having

Sailing Convention for Women Returns

After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the Sailing Convention for Women is back with expanded learning opportunities taking place at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in

Cruising: Old Sailors Never Die

“Old sailors never die, they just get a little dinghy.” It may be a hoary old joke, but one of my problems at age 79

The Mighty Compass

Here’s to the humble magnetic compass, without a doubt the sailor’s most reliable instrument onboard. It’s always there for you and with the rarest of

Chartering: Swan Song in the BVI

Joseph Conrad once wrote, “The sea never changes.” And while this may or not be true, something most definitely not open for debate is the

Sailing in the Growth Zone

The Goal This year, I’ve had a specific goal to be a better sailor. Some people have laughed and said, “Why do you need to

Great emphasis was placed on Wisp’s comfortable, elegant, ergonomic cockpit. Photo by Alison Langley

The Story of a Boat Named Wisp

Building the custom 40-footer was a master class in project management, hands-on skills, and New England sailing industry collaboration.

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On to New Horizons

You’ve read about the misadventures of the J/122 Alliance over the past two years, from an eventful Annapolis-Newport in 2023 to her ultimate sinking in

Gear: Folding Chocks

Gear: Folding Chocks

Accon Marine releases a new line of streamline folding chocks for an uncluttered look on deck. 

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Seaglider Saved!

A cruising family and two friends have recovered the University of Washington’s Seaglider in the Pacific, after learning about the plight of the damaged automated underwater vehicle from a story in SAIL.

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Today’s Trivia: Need for Speed

Named for the author of Around the World in 80 Days, the Jules Verne Trophy commemorates the fastest circumnavigation on record. Which of the following

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