
Regulations and Technology Change Antifouling Paints
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

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

On Deck Give each winch a quick spin. If they’re not turning freely, now is the time to strip and clean them. Windlass issues are

Q: I am the owner of a 1985 Cal 22 sailboat that is moored during the season in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The boat is in

I’ve always been less than enthusiastic about changing my genoa sheet leads on different points of sail. I know I should move the lead forward

Over the last 25 years, there has been a dramatic shift in the types of refrigeration systems carried aboard cruising boats. Today, 12-volt systems prevail,

From the first time I switched on the lights on board our new project boat, one thing was certain: they would have to go. The

It used to be simple. In the old days, your sailmaker offered you one kind of mainsail, and sailors were generally happy with the result.

Keeping your diesel fuel clean should be one of your highest priorities, and you can avoid a lot of trouble by adding extra filtration. During

Look after your sails, and they’ll look after you Dacron sailcloth has two natural enemies—sunlight and chafe, both of which are found in abundance on
Q: Is it common that transmitting on marine single sideband will cause an automatic pilot to abruptly change course?This could be dangerous for those on

From first glance, you can tell that the Sun Odyssey 415 has the clean, easily recognizable lines of a Jeanneau, and there’s a reason for

An overnight gale stirs up trouble for one trailer sailer.

On this day in 1901, Sir Francis Chichester KBE was born. The British sailor held the record for the fastest circumnavigation at nine months and

This week, The Famous Project has announced the crew roster for their all-female around the world speed record attempt. They hope to set a new

Today we celebrate the birthday of America’s Cup legend Dennis Conner. Though famous for his comeback and three victories in the Auld Mug, Conner is

Paul Meilhat’s french-flagged IMOCA 60 has won Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe. They completed the 1,600 mile stretch from Genoa, Italy, to Boka

On September 15, 1835 HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board for a five-year voyage as the ship’s naturalist, reaches the Galápagos Islands. During this

The 2026 Best Boats nominees highlight innovation, diversity, and design—offering something for every sailor and every adventure.

A major powercat brand is turning towards new horizons with the announcement of three new sailing cats to join their lineup.

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