The SAIL Top 10 Best Boats 2025
Whether it’s a fresh crop of small yet surprisingly spacious cruisers to bring more accessible price points to the market, or purpose-built adventure yachts made for chasing down the horizon, these boats are all about making dreams a reality.
Cargo Under Canvas
Serving as mate on a sailing cargo ship in the Pacific was wild enough, with a rocketship learning curve both professionally and culturally. Then came Covid.
Don’t Hate Me ’Cause I’m Having Fun
Three days aboard a plushy catamaran reminds one diehard monohull sailor of what he’s always loved most about being on the water—and it’s not always about the sailing.
The 2024 DAME Awards
From easier-to-install electric propulsion and a fresh approach to the rope clutch, to a more effective lifejacket and a sailcloth based in recyclables, the 2024 DAME Design Awards are full of innovative products for sailors to pay attention to.
A Quick Guide to Sail Trim
A well-trimmed sailboat is a beautiful thing. Here’s how to make the most of the tools at hand.
Big Heart in a Small Package
A woman in search of new adventures finds a Pacific Seacraft 34 to carry her dream.
Fish On—Carefully
If you’re fishing for dinner, choose your reef fish wisely to avoid toxic ciguatera.
Plus…Why racing is so great for your sailing skills overall…the lowdown on new permit requirements and fees in the Bahamas…how to find and deal with the culprits that are making your boat smell bad…a review of Tom Cunliffe’s terrific new book…reviews of the Hanse 360 and J/40, both Top 10 Best Boats 2025 winners…What’s the best boat to charter?…and more!
January/February 2025
