
The Importance of Shore Support on Passage
Much has been said and written about preparing your vessel for an offshore passage, but few think about the importance of having good shoreside support

Much has been said and written about preparing your vessel for an offshore passage, but few think about the importance of having good shoreside support

When I was a younger man, with less money and a stronger back, I was a regular anchoring snob. Free parking, I believed, is a

It is with great sadness that we read of the murder of New Zealand cruiser Alan Culverwell, and the attack on his family, by criminals

Quick-Release Offshore Safety Developed for the Volvo Ocean Race, Spinlock’s Deckvest Vito inflatable lifejacket includes a host of features designed for sailing to the far

Boat Oversight In a world where you can track your friends’ locations in real time and stream yourself live on the internet, it should come

Good to Go? The boat’s in the water, the rig has been tuned, and you’re ready to go off on your first summer cruise. There

As with so many other things on our 1987 Pearson 39-2 project boat, the lifelines looked to be original equipment. Made of vinyl-coated 3/16in 7×7

Are you really safer tethered to your boat? It’s something I’ve wondered about ever since I first started sailing offshore. The received wisdom is you

Dock water hoses can be seen connected to lots of boats in marinas, and my 45ft schooner, Britannia, had the system built-in from the original.

The United States Coast Guard requires that all boats operating in coastal waters or on the high seas carry a selection of visual distress signals.

When sailing on a micro budget, the ability to troubleshoot is a priceless skill, as Chuck Hawley discovered on one shakedown cruise back in 1979.

Here’s what you can look forward to while you’re relaxing on the boat this weekend with your new issue of SAIL.

A recent post titled Why I Cringe Over Female-Only Sailing Events caused a stir online. After sailing in last week’s Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge, Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan weighs in.

250 boats squared off last week on Lake Michigan’s famous 333-mile course and found the full spectrum of race conditions awaiting them.

After the 4th of July festivities in New York City, the international tallship fleet continued its tour of the eastern seaboard, heading up to Boston.

In the days of e-readers, one wonders how long the pulpy pleasure of the boatyard book swap will last.

Concern over the implementation of Forecast-Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) scoring rocked this year’s Newport Bermuda Race after it was discovered that rating discrepancies impacted the

You climb from your berth and start the stove for coffee, warming the cabin. You check your position, looking out the ports as the sun

You may have noticed that you’ve heard from us less frequently this week. SAIL’s editor Lydia Mullan discusses changes to the newsletter.

Twenty countries sent tallships to participate in a parade of sail celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Here’s a look at the sights as New York City welcomed these iconic vessels.