From the Helm: My Moana
October 31, 2025
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
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
Last fall I helped some friends deliver a new-to-them boat from Annapolis to Newport. It’s a route that I have traced a few times before,
I met Danny Moroney a few years ago at the Annapolis Boat Show when he was hanging out at the booth next to SAIL’s. He’s
The shortlist for Young Journalist of the Year has been released. Among them is SAIL’s Editor in Chief, Lydia Mullan.
One cruising couple slows the pace down with a visit to this mid-Atlantic gem.
The National Sailing Hall of Fame is seeking applicants for the Class of 2026. The nomination window is from October 1 through December 1. “Our
This past weekend was the 25th annual Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, a celebration of sea songs and America’s sailing heritage. The event spanned two days
A sailor debates costly rig upgrades for his Olle Enderlein 36, weighing performance, value, and passion. Is it ever “worth it” with old sailboats?
An overnight gale stirs up trouble for one trailer sailer.
I have a confession to make: I recently read one of John Kretschmer’s books for the first time. You’d think someone who’s made a career
Sailing the “Standing Mast Route” Through The Netherlands
When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation.
The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) needs your help with compiling data about collisions and other encounters at sea. Click here to review the reporting
In part one of our series on yachting’s most iconic photographers, Onne van der Wal offers insight and advice from his storied career.
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Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.
“I think I have at least one more trip in me on my own boat!” My dad Dennis isn’t normally the type to be inspiring,
American sailor Paul Cayard has been named the 2026 recipient of the Magnus Olsson Prize for excellence, sportsmanship, and innovation in sailing. “I was fortunate
A community sailing center’s youth team is making strides on the offshore racing circuit.
Developed in record time and on a shoestring budget, a new design hits the bullseye of the cruising market.
This weekend’s International Multihull Show wrapped up yesterday after a landmark year, with 82 boats on display and record numbers of international attendees. First held
