Ask SAIL: Radar Antenna Location
January 7, 2019
Q: I have a 40ft Pearson with a 24-mile radar antenna installed on the radar arch aft. I am concerned that I could be missing
Q: I have a 40ft Pearson with a 24-mile radar antenna installed on the radar arch aft. I am concerned that I could be missing
One common galley feature on production sailboats is a large open storage area behind the stove, typically covered with sliding plexi or wood panels.
The time has come when the prospect of cold drinks and long-term food storage has you thinking about upgrading your icebox to DC-powered refrigeration. Duncan
If you own an older boat, you’re likely familiar with the quirks that come with aging rigging and equipment. Many budget sailors like myself make
Q: I am working on refinishing my cabin floorboards. I have brought them home and sanded the old finish off and would appreciate comments on
Solar panels or wind generator? There’s little doubt that for Stateside cruising, especially down South where the amount of sunshine outstrips the strength of the
The U.S. Coast Guard is now collaborating with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on something it calls the “Ready for Rescue,” a $255,000
WHO HAS RIGHT-OF-WAY? Q: I sail in Narragansett Bay, which is a relatively narrow body of water that has upwind boats generally going south and
Not many events in life are as emotionally convoluted as when the plans for a sailboat arrive at the amateur builder’s home. The plans flutter
In-mast furling systems have come a long way. Forget the hollow-leeched, baggy triangles we first saw decades ago; a well-specced modern in-mast system can offer
A primer on the science of sleep and how to use it to your advantage on passage.
Beneteau is debuting the first of what they call the “planing cruiser” with the First 30, which pushes small boat sailing towards a full cruising
Sporty, sleek, and comfortable—meet Beneteau’s new and versatile GT 40.
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.
Stretching the comfort zone can be awesome.
With this model, Lagoon has introduced some interesting sustainability features. The structure of the deck and hulls is done with vacuum infusion molding, for a
After sinking in the Newport-Bermuda Race, one sailor makes her slow way back to offshore racing—and maybe sets a new Annapolis-Newport record in the process.
In St Tropez, a maxi yacht is born. Take a look behind the scenes at sailing’s latest spectacle.
As winterizing gets underway, the
question keeps coming up: Can’t we do something about all this plastic?
Nautor Swan’s latest one design race boat prioritizes simplicity, quality, and speed in a compact model. Drawn up by Juan Kouyoumdjian, it’s designed to be
