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.
Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s much anticipated “maintenance manual that should have come with your boat, but didn’t,” is available now.
To celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, the international tall ship fleet is headed stateside.
A marine transformer with fun at its core.
The Cal 40 Nicole wins the St. David’s Lighthouse overall title, while Black Jack 100 takes line honors just shy of a course record. On the course: stunning scenery and a range of conditions. Off it: a scoring drama.
Good skippers manage the boat; great skippers manage the tension.
A spritely little cat that holds its own in a blow.
Analog alarms offer important feedback about how the boat is doing.
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.
