Cruising Tips: Slack Water & Filters
June 10, 2025
When Friction is Your Friend Changing engine oil filters has always been a bit of a battle for me. They tighten up in use, and
When Friction is Your Friend Changing engine oil filters has always been a bit of a battle for me. They tighten up in use, and
Building their own 44-foot catamaran from the plans up, Matt and Jessica
Johnson embrace the cruising life
from a unique perspective.
People ask me a lot if I want to go cruising full time again. And I think, sure. Sure I do. I want to live
Mark Synnott, Dutton,Penguin Random House, $32 You can fill a lot of shelves with books about Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845 expedition in search of
Want to sail on the edge? Try running the bow for the first time on a 140-foot classic schooner in a world-class regatta.
Hang on Tight! Moving aft from the foredeck on a windy day, have you noticed a sort of no-man’s land between the mid-deck where coachroof
A cruise through the Pacific islands of Panama reveals another side of the country known mostly for its canal.
Bocce ball, sea stories, and the best guacamole make a simple charter so much more.
Lively sailing, mind-bending history, rich culture, and…spelunking? A charter through Greece’s Cyclades Islands is abundant in every way.
In February, Falken, our Farr 65, made landfall in Falmouth, Antigua, sailing just over 3,000 miles in 16 days from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in brochure-perfect
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.
