The April issue of SAIL is here, and we’ve got your wanderlust covered as we head into spring. Here’s a preview of what you can look forward to!
Wild at Heart
A charter in Corsica, the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean, is an exhilarating mix of ancient towns, serene beaches, fabulous food, and untamed landscapes. Eric Vohr takes us through cerulean waters, local markets, vigorous hikes, and a lively cultural mashup of Italian and French.
Northern Light
Charles Scott sails us through Canada’s North Channel, a freshwater gem situated between the north shore of Manitoulin Island and the shore of Lake Huron in Ontario. One-hundred-sixty miles long, it is remote, rugged, and pristine, with historic waterfront communities and a multitude of magical anchorages.
Steady On
At 86, Peter Harken remains as excited as ever about the company he and his brother, Olaf, founded. SAIL Editor-in-Chief Wendy Mitman Clarke sat down to talk with him about Harken Inc., as well as growing up during wartime, the stupidest sailing there is, what kind of boats he’d sail if he were just starting out today, and the importance of fun.
Soul Sailor
Meet Olivia Wyatt, who’s been sailing her 34-foot Ta Shing Panda, Juniper, through the Pacific and is a provisional entrant in the next Golden Globe Race. “I am the type of person that wants big things to sink my entire self into…and I love to be consumed by a goal, otherwise I get super bored.”
A New Balance
SAIL Contributing Editor Christopher Birch added Hydrovane wind steering and Watt & Sea hydropower to his 36-foot Morris Justine. He walks us through the process and describes how it’s working out so far.
Weather Window: Pre-Frontal Troughs
Cold fronts are nasty. But sometimes, the worst weather comes ahead of them. Marine Weather Center’s Chris Parker explains how to identify pre-frontal troughs so you can better prepare yourself and your boat for what’s coming.
Boats and Their People
Meet Charlie Langworthy and the 1966 Cal 36 that’s always been the boat for him—and now for his daughter, too.
Plus…gear review of the ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus dinghy outboard…Technical Editor Adam Cove sails the brand-new X-Yachts Xc 47 in Denmark…Charter Editor Zuzana Prochazka reviews the Seawind 1170 catamaran, a Top 10 Best Boats 2024 winner…catching up with sailors in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers…Andy Schell on how best to reef in big wind offshore…and more!
