The Cat Sailor’s Bucket List Here are some ideas that will get you to some new cruising grounds that are guaranteed to make your twin-hulled excursion
An eye-opening East Coast delivery aboard a performance trimaran By Adam Cort September 2016
A weird and wonderful collection of boats and sailors tackle a tricky 750-mile race in the Pacific Northwest “It’s therapy, I need this breath of
Cruisers fulfill a long-held ambition to sail to Cuba “It doesn’t take much imagination to see the place as it was in the ‘30s and
The weather is warm, the sun is shining and the breeze is up. Time to go sailing. For those of us who aren’t lucky enough
With its rich maritime history, picture-postcard towns and endless coves, creeks and anchorages, there are few places on Earth that are as easy and fantastic
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so this month we thought we’d let the photos do the talking. Come along with us
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.
The Cruising Club of America has announced its 2025 awardees. The highest honor, the Blue Water Medal for “exceptional seamanship and adventure by amateur sailors,”
A new film making the rounds on the festival circuit will be released digitally this month.
Ater months of testing, walkthroughs, reviews, and deliberations, we’re proud to announce the Top 10 Class of 2026. These boats fall across a spectrum of
In 2001, Ellen MacArthur finished second place in the Vendée Globe, the best finish of any woman to date. The most recent edition of the
Though it’s perhaps the most well-known word in the nautical lexicon, many don’t know where the word “starboard” came from. What’s the etymological origin? A)
It’s a cliche but 2025 really was a year like no other—for me, for the magazine, and for the world. At this time last year,
Quorning and many other marine manufactures are based in Denmark’s Syddanmark region.
French luxury catamaran builder Outremer has announced two new models to be built in 2026, both expected to make their show debuts in 2027.
US Patriot Sailing advocate and solo ocean racer Ronnie Simpson will be the keynote speaker at this March’s offshore racing conference.
The days are shorter and the weather is colder, but don’t worry: Your next issue of SAIL is on the way.
