Making its U.S. debut at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show this weekend, the TEMO 1000 is the latest clever electric outboard from the French builder, powering sailboats up to 26 feet.
Ever since the government started polluting our fuel with ethanol, I’ve agonized over how best to power the dinghies I use when cruising. I did
There are solar panels, and then there are solar panels specifically designed and manufactured for use in a marine environment. Among the latter are the
Zen Watermaker Created with an eye toward providing a kind freshwater nirvana offshore, Zen watermakers from Italy’s Schenker strive to take the complexity of installing
Gale-force Electricity Watt&Sea’s award-winning hydro-generators have long been popular with both racers (for whom its products were first created) and cruisers. But what to do
Two of the most indispensable items on board a cruising yacht are a dinghy and an outboard motor. At anchor or on a buoy,
Carbon Windvane The Blacksmith Sport Boat windvane from Davis Instruments weighs a mere 0.7 oz., and is configured in carbon and duraluminum for use aboard
Lightweight Track Ronstan’s Series 19 C-Track, long a standby on high-performance dinghies—including foilers—and small catamarans, has been further upgraded to make it lighter and faster
Electric Outboard According to Torqeedo, its recently introduced Travel 1103 C emissions-free, direct-drive 1,100W outboard is the quietest in its class, operating at just 33
Stay Hooked Chain hooks on anchor snubber lines tend to fall off when you least want them to. Not so this latest example from Mantus.
I’ve been racing aboard a new boat this summer, and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about crew dynamics and what makes a good teammate.
How em-trak’s new X100 is simplifying communication and safety at the helm.
America’s longest running regatta for adaptive sailors took place last weekend in Chicago’s Burnham Park Harbor.
While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has
The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings.
The Everglades Challenge is a race, an adventure, and a test of character all at once.
Why one sailor went back in time one hundred years to find the perfect boat.
Low-power ideas for keeping your boat well-ventilated in the dog days of summer.
When sailing on a micro budget, the ability to troubleshoot is a priceless skill, as Chuck Hawley discovered on one shakedown cruise back in 1979.
Here’s what you can look forward to while you’re relaxing on the boat this weekend with your new issue of SAIL.
