
The Best Small Boats of 2026: Maverick
A marine transformer with fun at its core.


A spritely little cat that holds its own in a blow.

A fleet-footed foiler that everyone will want to take for a spin.

A newbie sailboat owner reflects on four years of boat love and his top 10 things learned so far.

It would be easy, observing the sea change in fiberglass production boatbuilding in the U.S. over the last several decades, to feel a little blue

You might say I learned to sail on my family’s 32-foot Pearson Vanguard. But my most memorable lessons came after we dropped anchor, when my

Sometimes you add value to the boat, other times the boat adds value to you. Own a sailboat? Pete Van Hamersveld didn’t even know how

Steve Earley doesn’t sail like you and me. Example: One night, he and his 17-foot open boat, Spartina, were anchored in a cove near Crab

Growing up, sailing was always part of my life. This did not happen by chance but rather was the result of generations before me having

Though they don’t reel off the miles like a performance-cruiser, I would argue that some of the purest, best sailing can be found aboard small

Twist: The Big Question When asked to help out onboard, I’m sometimes surprised to find how many skippers only have a vague notion of how

The sailing world has lost another great this week in the passing of John Rousmaniere, author of Fastnet Force 10 and numerous other sailing texts.

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

A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.

I’ve been racing aboard a new boat this summer, and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about crew dynamics and what makes a good teammate.

How em-trak’s new X100 is simplifying communication and safety at the helm.

America’s longest running regatta for adaptive sailors took place last weekend in Chicago’s Burnham Park Harbor.

While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has

The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings.

The Everglades Challenge is a race, an adventure, and a test of character all at once.