Preview: The Excess 13, a Top 10 Nominee for 2026
October 13, 2025
The Excess 13 is a true cruiser’s cruiser, designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment on the water. Pivoting away from VPLP and Patrick Le Quément
The Excess 13 is a true cruiser’s cruiser, designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment on the water. Pivoting away from VPLP and Patrick Le Quément
The latest from Dufour should help achieve the French builder’s goal of encouraging people to get on the water and sail, sail, sail.
The J/36 is built on the same hull as the 2016 J/112E and is likely to continue on its successful racing legacy. For the 36,
The Slovenian-built Pegasus 50 is a true performance bluewater cruise, and has the abundant carbon, range potential, and price tag to prove it. The boat
The Biscontini-Nauta designed Oceanis 52 has a lot in common with the 47, but the extra five feet really do make space for some extra
From first glance, you can tell that the Sun Odyssey 415 has the clean, easily recognizable lines of a Jeanneau, and there’s a reason for
The 2026 Best Boats nominees highlight innovation, diversity, and design—offering something for every sailor and every adventure.
The new 23-footer from J/Boats is a family daysailer with lively, stable sailing at the forefront.
A new Scandinavian deckhouse cruiser is making waves with its smart lines and bluewater capabilities.
This convertible speedster performs across the wind spectrum.
Jazz Turner has been named Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalist Association (YJA) in a ceremony at the Royal Yachting Association Dinghy and
March is the Offshore Issue, and it’s one I’ve been looking forward to for months. After all, it was an offshore race that really inspired
This weekend a significant portion of the boating industry descended upon Miami for the annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. It’s a warm and
Laura Grondin and Paul Cayard have been named Rolex Yachtswomen and Yachtsman of the Year for their accomplishments in competitive sailing during the 2025 season.
For a third year in a row, SAIL Magazine has been recognized as the top magazine at the Boating Writers International annual awards. SAIL led
I wrote recently about my ongoing project to redesign the mast and sailplan on our family boat, a 1971 OE 36 called Spica. I’ve agonized
New England’s season kick off for racers returns this March.
I’m not patient, laid-back, or compliant so when I hear the expression “age gracefully” all my hairs stand up. It’s unlikely for me to go
Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan reflects on her work anniversary with SAIL.
Another issue is off to the printer and on the way to your house! March is our offshore issue, so there are plenty of adventures,
