By now you’ve all seen plenty of photos of the AC45 wingsails in action, but do you know how they’re built? Peter Nielsen paid a visit to the manufacturers, Core Builders Composites, in Warkworth, New Zealand, to find what goes into one of these featherweight rigs.
A weeklong charter in spring on the Chesapeake reveals the quiet nature of the Eastern Shore, with its great cuisine, shallow waters and welcoming marinas
At the 2011 Strictly Sail show on Chicago’s Navy Pier, SAIL magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special anniversary edition. We presented the unique double cover in front of our Pittman Innovation Station, which showcased the best in gear and innovation from the year.
In February of 2010, SAIL’s Associate Editor Meredith Laitos traveled to the Abacos to earn her ASA 101, 103 and 104 certification through Fair Winds Sailing School. During the week, Capt. Dave Bello led the students through a series of on-water drills and classroom sessions to get them bareboat-ready.
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.
Where you’ve seen her work: the iconic Transpac photography at Diamond Head light, The Ultimate Sailing Calendar Sharon Green’s photography career began suddenly and with
How and why to make your next adventure a trip aboard Other People’s Boats.
Sailing the “Standing Mast Route” Through The Netherlands
When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation.
