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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

The Low Down on arine watches

In this age of the smartphone, everyone has a timepiece in their pocket at all times. As a result, like so much else in the

Trivia

Today’s Trivia: The Right Way

Though it’s perhaps the most well-known word in the nautical lexicon, many don’t know where the word “starboard” came from. What’s the etymological origin? A)

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Happy Holidays from SAIL

It’s a cliche but 2025 really was a year like no other—for me, for the magazine, and for the world. At this time last year,

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Eight Bells: Jonathan Payne

American Sailing has announced the passing of CEO Jonathan Payne. Payne is remembered as a champion for the sport who worked tirelessly to support and

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