
Book Review: Rope, How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization
By Tim Queeney (304pp, St. Martin’s Press, $27.00) In ancient times man responded to the urgent need for food, transportation, and trade by building all

By Tim Queeney (304pp, St. Martin’s Press, $27.00) In ancient times man responded to the urgent need for food, transportation, and trade by building all

Mark Synnott, Dutton,Penguin Random House, $32 You can fill a lot of shelves with books about Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845 expedition in search of

By Tom Cunliffe, Adlard Coles, $35 Amazon.com, $26.47 One could read the subtitle of Tom Cunliffe’s new Bosun’s Bag—A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the

Call us old school, but we still think books are among the greatest gifts you can give or receive. We’ve reviewed a few this year, and we’ve added some additional suggestions for sailors of every age on your list. Happy reading!

In the days of e-readers, one wonders how long the pulpy pleasure of the boatyard book swap will last.

After rounding Cape Horn in relatively calm conditions, the Pardeys pay the piper in the Roaring Forties.

What direction do you hang your mugs? Did you do laundry on Christmas? Who is “Mr. Dennis?” It is no secret that sailors are a

The first boat Thomas Tangvald ever owned was just 22 feet long. She was an odd craft, a narrow plywood scow with a flat bottom,

Andrés Reséndez, Mariner Books, $28 Conquering the Pacific is a rich historical narrative that tells the story of the last great discovery of the Age

When it first came out twenty-six years ago The Art and Science of Sails immediately established itself as the preeminent text on how sails are

American Sailing has announced the passing of CEO Jonathan Payne. Payne is remembered as a champion for the sport who worked tirelessly to support and

The Leopard 52 takes the eco-conscious design of its predecessor, the SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winning Leopard 46, and scales it up. The 52

Line honors have been awarded in both the 2025 ARC and ARC+ fleets.

Larger than the pre-existing models from Balance, this catamaran is the fastest and leanest in their line. It is designed to be light for performance

Your gift goes twice as far in 2025.

In a bid to become the fastest team to circumnavigate the globe, The Famous Project CIC kicked off their Jules Verne record attempt this weekend.

Mullan was named Young Journalist of the Year by the Yachting Journalists Association.

For some, steering by compass comes easily; for others, it takes a little getting used to.

Nominations are open for the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award.

Night sailing is a skill all of its own, and there’s a magic you miss out on if you only venture out during the day.