First Time with a Frenchman by Annie Dike MHS Summer 2017
Do you have photos of your pet onboard? We’d love to see them! Send them to sailmail@sailmagazine.com.
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
Here’s what you can look forward to while you’re relaxing on the boat this weekend with your new issue of SAIL.
A recent post titled Why I Cringe Over Female-Only Sailing Events caused a stir online. After sailing in last week’s Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge, Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan weighs in.
250 boats squared off last week on Lake Michigan’s famous 333-mile course and found the full spectrum of race conditions awaiting them.
After the 4th of July festivities in New York City, the international tallship fleet continued its tour of the eastern seaboard, heading up to Boston.
In the days of e-readers, one wonders how long the pulpy pleasure of the boatyard book swap will last.
Concern over the implementation of Forecast-Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) scoring rocked this year’s Newport Bermuda Race after it was discovered that rating discrepancies impacted the
You may have noticed that you’ve heard from us less frequently this week. SAIL’s editor Lydia Mullan discusses changes to the newsletter.
Twenty countries sent tallships to participate in a parade of sail celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Here’s a look at the sights as New York City welcomed these iconic vessels.
From evaluating condition to pricepoint, Alan Glos shares everything you need to know to buy a used dinghy.
Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s much anticipated “maintenance manual that should have come with your boat, but didn’t,” is available now.
