
Gear: ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus
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

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

Neil Evans has been talking about the merits of Harken’s T2 Soft-Attach blocks—most significantly the soft Dyneema shackle as its attachment point, rather than a

By Mensun BoundMariner Books (2022) Confession: I am a polar exploration nut. Whole hectares of my bookshelves are dedicated to the genre, past and present.

Ever wonder how the gear we put on our boats gets tested before we ever use it? If it’s Harken gear, that would be the

Yacht Thruster, celebrating 15+ years, is a compact & powerful bow/stern thruster, installed on thousands of sailboats from 30ft – 75ft. The minimally invasive mounting

Small boat sailors interested in performance and even simply sailing well know how important it is to be able to feel shifts and changes in

SAIL Editor-in-Chief Wendy Mitman Clarke visits Harken Inc., in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, during Harken University—where the industry pros who help us choose and use our boats’

The off season is the best time for boat projects. But doesn’t it just frost your cookies when you’re all set to finish that piece

High in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming lies Yellowstone Lake, an inland sea surrounded by evergreen forests. Frozen most of the year, the water temperature

Tanks in sailboats are a pain. Frequently they must take on weird shapes to fit the odd spaces where they live, they’re often hard to

Cornell University and Dartmouth College are in search of new head sailing coaches in the 2026 season. Both positions were listed this week and are

The Gulf Stream is a fascinating navigational puzzle.

It’s March, and if you’re like most sailors who’ve had to put their beloveds away for the winter, you’re champing at the bit to get

Don’t let the close confines and recurring stresses of living aboard sink your relationships.

Replacing a legend isn’t easy, but this new cruising cat may have what it takes.

A beginner’s guide to getting off soundings in New England.

ORC has been criticized for re-rating the XR 41 for the 2026 season. Let’s talk about it.

Do away with mean reef points I’m always pleased to be on a boat with reef points for the mainsail. Without a stack pack, tying
Jazz Turner has been named Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalist Association (YJA) in a ceremony at the Royal Yachting Association Dinghy and

March is the Offshore Issue, and it’s one I’ve been looking forward to for months. After all, it was an offshore race that really inspired