Tom’s Tips: Cheeks and Bolsters & Relieving the Load
October 18, 2024
Relieving the Load In an ideal world, any boat that needs to move her genoa fairleads forward when reefing would have dedicated purchases for the
Relieving the Load In an ideal world, any boat that needs to move her genoa fairleads forward when reefing would have dedicated purchases for the
Picture this: We’re anchored Swedish-style, bow up against the rocks, stern anchor pulled tight on the starboard quarter, pine trees gently rustling in the light
A shakedown passage across the Bay of Biscay proves challenging and empowering.
Hard to believe it’s pumpkin time—which also means boat shows time—and the October issue of SAIL magazine has the latest in new models making the
It would be easy, observing the sea change in fiberglass production boatbuilding in the U.S. over the last several decades, to feel a little blue
The August/September of SAIL is here, and we are talking a lot—but not entirely—about small boats in this issue. Here’s a quick look at the
In the early spring of 1893, a seemingly unassuming young man, a clerk who then worked in the British House of Commons, made a fateful
Sleeping on a sailboat can be incredibly peaceful and soothing, perfect, really, when waves lap the hull and the gentle roll rocks you into a
Kennebunk River, Maine New England sailing is easy for those who want to grab a mooring every night; our harbors are plentiful and well-spaced for
Cape Charles, Virginia I’d been to Cape Charles many times by land before sailing in, and it was worth the wait to arrive by boat.
Paul Meilhat’s french-flagged IMOCA 60 has won Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe. They completed the 1,600 mile stretch from Genoa, Italy, to Boka
On September 15, 1835 HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board for a five-year voyage as the ship’s naturalist, reaches the Galápagos Islands. During this
The 2026 Best Boats nominees highlight innovation, diversity, and design—offering something for every sailor and every adventure.
A major powercat brand is turning towards new horizons with the announcement of three new sailing cats to join their lineup.
I have a confession to make: I recently read one of John Kretschmer’s books for the first time. You’d think someone who’s made a career
As the summer winds down, a season change is in the air. Autumn? Nope, it’s boat show season. You’d think the SAIL editors would all
A drop-in sailing lifestyle is a reasonable alternative to cruising on your own boat.
Reserve your tickets now.
Ready or not, boat show season is upon us.
As the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival approaches its half-century mark, a look at past, present, and future of this Pacific Northwest classic.
