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 boats. Frankly, when it comes to being an expert in trimming sails, balancing loads and steering clean courses, a responsive small boat is a masterclass. …
DetailsMax Verstappen and Sergio Perez join USA SailGP in St. Tropez for some speed runs and dive into the sailing’s data-rich experience.
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DetailsNow in its 43rd year, the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta presented by the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) brings together sailors who understand, support, and appreciate the beauty and power of historic sailing yachts. Whether they are racing in the Vintage class against yachts like …
DetailsWhile many sailors are said to be superstitious, I never had any qualms about casting off lines on a Friday or hanging a large stalk of Jamaican bananas from the mizzen. Nor did I see any cause for concern heading out on “The Ides of March” for a quick daysail aboard my Dyer dinghy. After a dozen …
DetailsAs a former dinghy racer, I can be hard to please when it comes to “bigger boats.” And while the 27ft Saffier SE 27 Leisure is hardly “big,” I’m always skeptical the freedom and performance that made me fall in love with sailing will still be there in any boat that weighs more than my car. However, …
DetailsGill’s Voyager Back Pack is a combination of dry bag and day pack, perfect for a sailor on the go.
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DetailsAt the final stop of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, the “slower” classes continue to thrive.
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DetailsThe Nacra 17 and 49er skiff worlds conclude with the Dutch dominating the skiffs and the Italians prevailing in the in Nacra 17.
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DetailsIt’s something all sailors dread—seeing the floorboards in the cabin sole afloat—and it’s what I saw on my way back from a sail across Biscayne Bay. Since I was on my own, I immediately let Betty Jane, my 1982 Mystic 20 Catboat, round up into the wind and went below to turn on the bilge pump. For …
DetailsFor the record, I will be the first to admit that a professionally executed reverse-tuck Class 1 eye splice on modern braided line adds an air of proficiency and seamanship to any boat. When I see a boat with braided line eye splices, I am more impressed than any amount of brightwork or varnish. …
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