The Truth About Shrink Wrap
November 3, 2025
As winterizing gets underway, the
question keeps coming up: Can’t we do something about all this plastic?
As winterizing gets underway, the
question keeps coming up: Can’t we do something about all this plastic?
Since the invention of rope, there has also been a need to belay or secure it. Every sailboat has rope on board so, unless you
Boats made from fiberglass are resilient, but, “Their best is their worst property” says Wendy Mackie, CEO of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA).
Duncan Kent explains what you should look for in these vital fittings Clearly, with any device that penetrates the hull of a yacht, the choice
Push-Button Reefing Boats have never been easier to sail, and yet, designers and builders still strive for that extra iota or two of convenience. A
Your ground tackle is like a relationship—the more you care for it, the longer it will last. So, how do you enhance the relationship? First
Getting a good night’s rest is important on any cruising boat. Back in the early days, a sailor was lucky to have a canvas hammock
Not surprisingly, given all the changes to antifouling paint in the last few years, such as the loss of some biocides, copper regulation in California
One of the most versatile of panel materials, plywood is used for everything from sheathing houses to building boats. It’s not a new concept; laminated wood was used in ancient Egypt and China and commonly in seventeenth-century European furniture.
As a wooden-boat owner I spend large amounts of time each winter and spring painting and varnishing. Slapping on a few extra coats will simply not do. Here’s my essential equipment for the best finish.
The smallest end of the Seawind range proves itself during a spicy sea trial.
Even a rainy day can’t cast a shadow over Jeanneau’s latest midsize cruiser.
On a blustery day, this new multihull flagship keeps calm and carries.
A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.
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.
