
Zero to Caribbean
As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat

As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat

Our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41, Avocet, was anchored in Morro Bay during the worst storm system the state of California had seen in two decades.

When several members of our Florida sailing club, the West Coast Trailer Sailors Squadron, decided to get together for a group daysail on a recent

An overnight gale stirs up trouble for one trailer sailer.

When it comes to keeping it clean, a little insider know-how goes a long way.

The weather’s turning cold, and it’s that time of year again.


An overnight gale stirs up trouble for one trailer sailer.

Rowing dinghies provide exercise, connection with the water,
and camaraderie — and they always start on the first pull.

When his tiller head broke at the worst moment, cool thinking and the Hydrovane came to the rescue.

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.

The first days of the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic test the fleet with sporty conditions.

Though they’ve made sailing easier and more accessible, electric winches must be treated with appropriate caution.

Sometimes it’s the imperfections that make things perfect.