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Apparel and Accessories

Gill’s Regatta Master

If you’re looking for tons of features in a sailing watch, Gill’s super tough Regatta Master may be for you.

Gear: Yeti Hopper Cooler

Yeti Hopper Yeti has long been an industry leader when it comes to keeping things cool—hell, its hard coolers are bear-proof. But the company’s latest

Maui Jim Road Trip Sunglasses

Maui Jim Road Trip Sunglasses A good pair of sunglasses is a must for staying comfortable during a summer’s sail, and Maui Jim’s Road Trip

Gear: Helly Hansen HP HT Shorts

Helly Hansen HP HT Shorts The Hydro Power Helly Tech shorts are great for warm-weather cruising. They’re waterproof, weatherproof, breathable and are lined for comfort.

Musto LPX Jacket

Musto LPX Jacket The LPX is a lightweight and breathable coat that’s perfect for inshore or coastal cruising in warm weather. The jacket employs Gore-Tex

Sperry Topsider Original

Wedge Canvas boat shoes The Canvas Wedge is a fresh take on the traditional boat shoe—by getting rid of the hot leather and replacing it

Henri Lloyd Breeze Vest

When it comes to clothing, it always seems that you’re either a “vest guy” or you’re not (on land at least). But I’ve found that

Maui Jim Mixed Plate Sunglasses

Maui Jim Mixed Plate Sunglasses Maui Jim recently introduced three new styles of shades inspired by the islands where they’re made. The Mixed Plate (shown

Sakonnet Bangle by Lemon & Line

Wrist Done Right The newest offering from Lemon & Line, the Sakonnet Bangle, is a great gift for the sailor in your life looking to

This 2026 Top 10 winner is a functional and fashionable update to the 410.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415

Developed in record time and on a shoestring budget, a new design hits the bullseye of the cruising market. 

Boat under shrinkwrap

Selecting a Marine Pro

Note: This story is excerpted from SAIL Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s upcoming book The Four Seasons of Boat Maintenance—a compendium of lessons learned during his

Squalls at night are no joke, but good preparation will get you through safely. Photo courtesy of Andy Schell

Storms & Sea Stories

The wind built faster than it was forecasted to. We ate dinner with full sail, close-reaching on a building SSW’ly breeze. Before dark we had

Photo: Lisa Smith Molinari

A Charter Passage Rewritten

Sailing on a schedule is famously a recipe for disaster, but on charter you don’t have much of a choice. The adventure is what you make of it. 

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