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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.

Sea Tow Foundation Awards Boating Safety Prizes

The 2026 National Boating Safety Awards recognize outstanding efforts within the marine industry to promote safe and responsible boating to help build more confident boaters.

The Ocean Race Moves to Portugal

Race organizers have announced long term plans for the event, including expanded science and education programming and a homebase in Porto, Portugal.

Back to Bermuda

Friends and crew of a boat lost in the 2024 Newport Bermuda return to the racecourse

The refreshed version of the 1160 features buoyant reversed bows that help the boat surf above waves.

Seawind 1160XL

The smallest end of the Seawind range proves itself during a spicy sea trial.

Test day served up wet weather, but the boat took it in stride.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455

Even a rainy day can’t cast a shadow over Jeanneau’s latest midsize cruiser.

Leopard 52

On a blustery day, this new multihull flagship keeps calm and carries.

Handsome modern lines and plenty of sail area make for an elevated package.

Beneteau Oceanis 52

A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.

American Sailing instructors are among those required to have a six-pack license. Photo by Carol Chu, American Sailing

Renewing Your USCG Merchant Mariner Credential

Renewing your six-pack license is a process. Here’s what you need to know.

Map provided by The Annapolis Sailboat Show

The Annapolis Sailboat Show Returns

Amidst a construction shuffle, America’s biggest sailboat show will look a little different this year. The City Dock Resilience and Revitalization Project is reshaping Annapolis’

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Top 10 Best Boats Nominees 2027

Photos provided courtesy of the manufacturers It’s been a long time coming, but 2027 is truly the year of the cat. For the first time

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