
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

How and why to make your next adventure a trip aboard Other People’s Boats.

Sailing the “Standing Mast Route” Through The Netherlands

When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation.

As boats start going back in the water in many areas, here’s your annual reminder that the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) needs your help

In part one of our series on yachting’s most iconic photographers, Onne van der Wal offers insight and advice from his storied career.

Sailing Hall of Famer, America’s Cup legend, and founder of CNN dies at age 87.

“I think I have at least one more trip in me on my own boat!” My dad Dennis isn’t normally the type to be inspiring,

American sailor Paul Cayard has been named the 2026 recipient of the Magnus Olsson Prize for excellence, sportsmanship, and innovation in sailing. “I was fortunate

A community sailing center’s youth team is making strides on the offshore racing circuit.

Developed in record time and on a shoestring budget, a new design hits the bullseye of the cruising market.