The Future of Teak
October 6, 2025
As the sailing world’s favorite wood becomes increasingly difficult to source, potential alternatives abound. The question is: whattrade offs Need to be made?
As the sailing world’s favorite wood becomes increasingly difficult to source, potential alternatives abound. The question is: whattrade offs Need to be made?
This year’s winners at the annual DAME Design Awards, announced this week at the METS marine trade show in Amsterdam, include multiple new products for
If you’ve watched America’s Cup or grand prix sailboat racing you may have noticed the mindboggling technology that goes into moving a mass of magnificently
It’s been exactly one year since Helmsman Trawlers took home the trophy as the People’s Choice at TrawlerFest Seattle 2019. As the dates of this
Known as a sturdy cruising boat, the American Tug 395 is perfect for the owner/operator who wants to cruise efficiently and comfortably without the challenges of a much larger vessel.
The Nimbus Boats 365 Coupe was designed specifically to provide as many spaces on board for entertainment, socializing, and fun as possible, while also maintaining the high standards that come with being a Nimbus
The Outback 50 combines the cruising sensibilities of a trawler with a 20-knot Michael Peters hull.
Group Beneteau is currently in the midst of unveiling the five boats comprising its brand-new Excess line of cruising catamarans.
The X-Yachts X4.0, a new 40-footer that came out at the same time Denmark’s X-Yachts was celebrating its 40th anniversary, more than does justice to the storied builder’s reputation for quality and performance.
Things may still be frightful up north, but down in the Caribbean the weather is just fine, and the recently launched Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
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
Aspiring distance voyagers will find this newest cat a perfect fit.
While checking in on my parent’s boat at the yard, I saw this unusual keel. What’s the purpose of it? — Maddie Doherty, via sailmail@sailmagazine.com
The 2026 Newport International Boatshow is underway now. Here’s what to look forward to.
A new documentary relives the 1995 America’s Cup, as told by the American teams vying to defend the Auld Mug.
My parents, who have been collecting SAIL since I started working here like they did with my childhood artwork, are running out of storage space.
Team United by the Ocean took first place in the inaugural transatlantic race, with American-flagged 11th Hour Racing in a close second.
The temperatures are starting to cool off, the days are getting shorter, and your October issue is on its way. Here’s what’s coming up.
Offshore and offline go hand in hand.
Small electric outboards are becoming increasingly popular for everything
from dinghies to small race boats. We put three new models to the test.
