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Sailing Gear

A Heart-Stopping Dinghy Ride

The Cruising Club of America (CCA) is a collection of 1,400 ocean sailors with extensive offshore seamanship, command experience, and a shared passion for making

The SAIL Last-Minute Gift Guide

So here it is, almost gift-giving time, and you’re fresh out of ideas for that favorite sailor in your life. We are here to help

Gear: Lifejackets

The Coast Guard says that the best life jacket is one you will wear, so comfort and function are important considerations when picking out a

2022 Pittman Innovation Awards

As many readers may have noticed, last year SAIL’s annual Pittman Awards were one of the many things that had to be cancelled as a

Book Review: Conquering the Pacific

Andrés Reséndez, Mariner Books, $28 Conquering the Pacific is a rich historical narrative that tells the story of the last great discovery of the Age

Book Review: Sailor Song

Sailor Song is the ultimate guide to the music of working sailors during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book includes lyrics and sheet music

Gear: Protective Packing

One of the paradoxes of sailing is that water is both one of the best and worst parts of the experience. Plenty of water under

Know-how: Boom Safety

Sailing is a remarkably safe activity, despite the potentially dangerous environment in which it takes place. This is undoubtedly due to the safety-conscious attitude of

March-Issue-preview-

March Issue Sneak Peek

Another issue is off to the printer and on the way to your house! March is our offshore issue, so there are plenty of adventures,

Image courtesy of Spinklock

Gear: Spinlock NEMO+ Deckvest

While most people are shopping for cradles and bottles when expecting a baby, I was deep into researching an area that I thought was much

Everyone should practice MOB 
maneuvers, but 
preventing it in the first place comes down to mindset. Photo by A. Gray

At the Helm: Stay on the Boat

The risk of going overboard—and how you brief it—depends entirely on context. Mia and I were at a wedding recently in England. The bride and

It was a roundabout path that led the author to Indigo. Photo by Zuzana Prochazka

Boat Shopping

There’s no straight path to boat ownership. Charter in the meantime. 

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