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
The 2026 Newport International Boatshow is underway now. Here’s what to look forward to.
A new documentary relives the 1995 America’s Cup, as told by the American teams vying to defend the Auld Mug.
My parents, who have been collecting SAIL since I started working here like they did with my childhood artwork, are running out of storage space.
Team United by the Ocean took first place in the inaugural transatlantic race, with American-flagged 11th Hour Racing in a close second.
The temperatures are starting to cool off, the days are getting shorter, and your October issue is on its way. Here’s what’s coming up.
Offshore and offline go hand in hand.
Small electric outboards are becoming increasingly popular for everything
from dinghies to small race boats. We put three new models to the test.
The first days of the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic test the fleet with sporty conditions.
Though they’ve made sailing easier and more accessible, electric winches must be treated with appropriate caution.
Sometimes it’s the imperfections that make things perfect.
