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The SAIL Top 10 Best Boats of 2025

January 2, 2025

We are excited to kick off the new year with SAIL’s Top 10 Best Boats for 2025, which our team of judges chose after months of testing, walkthroughs, and study of nearly two dozen models. 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 boats made for chasing down the horizon, these boats are all about making dreams a reality.

The svelte, sharp lines of the HH52 belie a comfortable upscale interior.

Boat Review: HH52

Boat meets spaceship at the luxury end of the market.

Understand the Tides

Tides are an essential part of coastal sailing, so don’t forget to look at the moon once in a while.

The Magenta Project: Aspiring Pros Wanted

The Magenta Project seeks applicants for their 2026-2027 mentorship program.

hauling out somewhere where the crane man hasn’t seen a boat like yours before, it really pays to know where the slings should go.

Cruising Tips: The Big Question & Make a Note

Twist: The Big Question When asked to help out onboard, I’m sometimes surprised to find how many skippers only have a vague notion of how

John Rousmaniere Speaking about Inductee Lord Dunraven at Americas Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony NYYC Oct 21, 2016. Photo by Carlo Borlenghi

Eight Bells: John Rousmaniere

The sailing world has lost another great this week in the passing of John Rousmaniere, author of Fastnet Force 10 and numerous other sailing texts.

A boat anchored in a calm and pristine green water.

Zero to Caribbean

As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat

Beneteau Oceanis 52

A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.

From the Editor: Pick a Job, Any Job

I’ve been racing aboard a new boat this summer, and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about crew dynamics and what makes a good teammate.

A Communication and Safety System System That Makes No Compromises

How em-trak’s new X100 is simplifying communication and safety at the helm.

A boat dock at a pier with people waiting to board

The Independence Cup: Year 34

America’s longest running regatta for adaptive sailors took place last weekend in Chicago’s Burnham Park Harbor.

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