
Uncharted Water
A classic racing yacht, three weeks at sea, and eight crewmates you’ve never met. What could go wrong?

A classic racing yacht, three weeks at sea, and eight crewmates you’ve never met. What could go wrong?

Editor’s Note: This story is excerpted from SAIL Contributing Editor Christopher Birch’s upcoming book The Four Seasons of Boat Maintenance(available for order soon)—a compendium of

We spend too much time in the sun as sailors and need all the protection we can get… but, have you ever put on a

Francesca Clapcich has had incredible few years both on and off the race course. Meet the sailor behind the trophy collection.


Don’t let the close confines and recurring stresses of living aboard sink your relationships.

Replacing a legend isn’t easy, but this new cruising cat may have what it takes.

A beginner’s guide to getting off soundings in New England.

ORC has been criticized for re-rating the XR 41 for the 2026 season. Let’s talk about it.

Do away with mean reef points I’m always pleased to be on a boat with reef points for the mainsail. Without a stack pack, tying

Being a good skipper is about more than just managing the boat.

As technology marches onwards, experience is still our own.

Coastal Maine, a Tiny High
School Sailing Team, and the Legacy of Mike Horn.

The 2026 National Boating Safety Awards recognize outstanding efforts within the marine industry to promote safe and responsible boating to help build more confident boaters.

Race organizers have announced long term plans for the event, including expanded science and education programming and a homebase in Porto, Portugal.

Friends and crew of a boat lost in the 2024 Newport Bermuda return to the racecourse

The smallest end of the Seawind range proves itself during a spicy sea trial.

Even a rainy day can’t cast a shadow over Jeanneau’s latest midsize cruiser.

On a blustery day, this new multihull flagship keeps calm and carries.

A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.