


First Time with a Frenchman by Annie Dike MHS Summer 2017

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Tom Cunliffe sails his Mason 44 in the North Atlantic and Baltic. He is the author of many books, including the recently published The Complete

Five Farangs in Thailand A motley crew explores Thailand’s fabled Andaman Sea on a charter catamaran Read Paul Gelder’s full story HERE.

With Cape Horn in his wake, he’s heading for the tip of South Africa. February 2017
Coastal cruisers and racers experience a range of temperatures and weather, so crossover garments that can be layered—or not—and can be worn racing or cruising will top the list. Look for lightweight outer layers and cozy, warm base- and mid-layers that won’t trap air and moisture. The same three-layer materials used in bluewater gear are now beginning to make inroads in coastal gear as well. But a set of foulies made with a quality two-layer fabric will still keep you plenty comfortable without breaking the bank.
See some of our top picks for offshore cruising gear from West Marine, Dubarry, Musto and Helly Hansen.
See some of our top picks for offshore racing gear from Helly Hansen, Atlantis WeatherGear, Dubarry, Musto, Gill and West Marine.
It all started when I entered SAIL’s Crew for a Day contest on Facebook. As per the rules, I wrote a 50 word essay about one of my favorite moments while sailing. A cocky man would follow this statement with “… and I won.” I prefer to look at it as the payoff for some unremembered bet I made with Karma – while doubling down. Photos by Rob Rich

A friendly club boat with serious potential.

The lure of early-season boating is a beast with two heads.

A new four part docuseries details the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild campaign to defend the Route du Rhum title, available now on Youtube.

Eight Bells: Charlie Dalin

A fleet-footed foiler that everyone will want to take for a spin.

Where you’ve seen his work: Onboard photography and video during four editions of The Ocean Race Ross grew up in New Jersey and says he

The Laser was a little worse for wear. It was an old one, a little too heavy with chips and gouges that left the fiberglass

The foiling grand prix fleet made a stop in New York this week, but tricky conditions on Saturday left some out of the racing. Still, the home team moved up the leaderboard and a few notable names joined the racers.

Take a look inside the build process of a foiling Classe Mini 6.50 as Peter Gibbons-Neff gears up for a second go at the Mini Transat.

In praise of the Melges 15, a class that has grown to prominence in recent years, and for good reason.