J/7: Top 10 Best Boats 2026 Nominee
August 14, 2025
The new 23-footer from J/Boats is a family daysailer with lively, stable sailing at the forefront.
The new 23-footer from J/Boats is a family daysailer with lively, stable sailing at the forefront.
You know you’ve nailed the start of a race when, after just one tack, you’re crossing the rest of the fleet’s bows. That’s a familiar
Although they don’t generally make it into print, there’s often a backstory to the boat tests we do at SAIL: case in point my sail
As a former dinghy racer, I can be hard to please when it comes to “bigger boats.” And while the 27ft Saffier SE 27 Leisure
There has been a long tradition, both in the United States and abroad, of sturdy trailerable cruisers carrying their crews hither and yon in search
After wakingto a pink and blue West Florida sunrise, I reach for my backpacking stove and coffee mug and make some fresh coffee. Sitting inside
I’ve long been a fan of Beneteau’s entry-level boats, the First 20 and the First 25. They’ve been around for decades, receiving numerous design overhauls
All the features that made the Oceanis 38 an award-winner are present in this boat, but in a more compact package and at a lower price. It’s a great starter boat for young couples or young families who want a boat that can evolve as they do.
Whatever their design, all good little boats have one thing in common: they’re tons of fun
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.
