McConaghy S49 This handsome fast cruising cat by Jeff Schionning is in build at the McConaghy yard in China. Coming in somewhere between high-end production
The story behind the evolution of today’s offshore multihulls is a colorful one, with more than its share of twists and turns. In this excerpt
As I write this we are in Marsh Harbour, Abacos, in the Bahamas, on Delphinus, our new-to-us 2003 Fountaine-Pajot Belize catamaran. We have just arrived
Emirates Team New Zealand stunned the sailing world in 2012 by “foiling” its wingsail-powered AC72 catamaran. Now Gunboat founder, Peter Johnstone, owner Eduardo Perez and
One of the many things I love about living on Block Island, at the mouth of Long Island Sound in New England, is seeing the
Tragically, Yvan Bourgnon’s older brother, Laurent, 49, disappeared while diving in Tahiti on June 24, the day after Yvan completed his epic solo voyage. Like
In the Fall 2014 issue of Multihull Sailor, Liesbet Collaert reported on Swiss sailor Yvan Bourgnon’s solo circumnavigation on a home-built beach cat. She met
How do you prepare a cat or tri for a bluewater passage? It’s a question newbies perennially ask before casting off lines, and one that
The Outremer 51 illustrates perfectly the “light is fast, fast is fun” philosophy endemic to performance-cat builders. A development of the popular Outremer 49 designed
When you sail to the fabled Banda Sea, strange and wonderful things can happen
Known for its racer-cruisers, Grand Soleil builds a sleek daysailer with sustainability driving its brief.
James Cook, famed British explorer, navigator, and cartographer was born in this day 1728. He is best known for his three exploratory voyages around the
This weekend, the four Transat Café L’Or (formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre) fleets will set off to cross the Atlantic. Among the competitors in the
If the weather’s turning and you’re already dreaming of next sailing season, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with the news and stories to get you through.
With so many years of experience (and owners to source feedback from) it’s no surprise that J/boats is innovating with the latest in their lineup,
The weather’s turning cold, and it’s that time of year again.
I met Danny Moroney a few years ago at the Annapolis Boat Show when he was hanging out at the booth next to SAIL’s. He’s
One team takes aim at a Historic record.
Outdoor living at its best—dual helms, outdoor galley, and smart layouts make this cat a true entertainer.
One of the few remaining American sailboat builders has announced that they will cease production after current orders are filled.
