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The Theseus Paradox: Is This Still My Boat?

John Kretschmer has repowered, relaminated and rebuilt his Kaufman 47 Quetzal across 200,000 miles. Aristotle has his answer.

Why Most World Voyages Succeed Against the Odds

After 40 years tracking global yacht movements, Cornell names the six factors that decide whether a world voyage succeeds.

Amel 50.2: French Yard Unveils Updated Bluewater Cruiser

Chantiers Amel will debut the Amel 50.2 at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September, an evolution of the Amel 50 designed for shorthanded offshore passagemaking.

How to Dial In Your Boat Polars for Accurate ETAs

Jamie Gifford sailed a Stevens 47 into 53 anchorages last year and learned what it really takes to make routing software work.

ARC Europe 2026 Fleet Reaches Azores

The ARC Europe fleet has begun arriving in Faial after an 1,800-nautical-mile passage from Bermuda marked by light air, three gales and at least one mid-ocean fuel transfer.

What Port Fever Really Costs a Long-Term Cruiser

Lin Pardey has logged 240,000 miles on Seraffyn and Taleisin, but it took a Queensland marina to remind her what waiting does.

What Offshore Sailors Need from Foul Weather Gear

From taped seams to layered synthetics, Gary Jobson's foul weather gear checklist was earned on a cold, wet night off Norfolk.

How Coastal Cruisers Become Confident Passagemakers

Crew readiness, boat prep, safety culture and pacing took one family from Mexico to French Polynesia aboard a Stevens 47.

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Sailboats

Amel 50.2: French Yard Unveils Updated Bluewater Cruiser

Chantiers Amel will debut the Amel 50.2 at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September, an evolution of the Amel 50 designed for shorthanded offshore passagemaking.

International Multihull Show 2026: Eighty-Two Hulls, Four Continents

Record international attendance and eleven world debuts signal the multihull market's accelerating global reach.

Beneteau First 30: Built to Plane

The First 30 is the smallest, least expensive boat in our 2026 Boat of the Year fleet—and one of the most fun to sail.

Bali 7.0 Flagship Scales Open-Concept Architecture

Bali Catamarans unveils the Bali 7.0, incorporating a 280-square-meter sail plan and owner-centric luxury layouts.

TRM43: Trimarine and Barreau/Neuman Target the Blue-Water Performance Gap

Portugal's Trimarine Compósitos announces a lightweight epoxy-composite catamaran aimed squarely at the serious offshore sailor—not the charter market.

Aquila Expands Sailing Dealer Network

Following the launch of the 50 Sail, Aquila adds specialty partners in the U.S., Europe, and Asia to meet rising demand.

Hands-On Sailor

How to Dial In Your Boat Polars for Accurate ETAs

Jamie Gifford sailed a Stevens 47 into 53 anchorages last year and learned what it really takes to make routing software work.

How Coastal Cruisers Become Confident Passagemakers

Crew readiness, boat prep, safety culture and pacing took one family from Mexico to French Polynesia aboard a Stevens 47.

A Beginner's Guide to Sailing Maine

Lobster pots, fog and rocky anchorages sound terrifying, until a first-timer learns the system and slows everything down.

Is Your Life Raft Actually Ready to Deploy? Most Are Not.

Technical guru Steve D'Antonio covers the most common life raft mistakes, from misrigged painters to expired parts.

How to Run an Offshore Watch

Four hours on, four hours off is the classic model, but the best watch system is the one your crew can actually sustain.

Sailing Mistakes That Made Me A Better Sailor

From drifting anchorless overnight to dragging toward a buddy boat at 1 a.m., the blunders that made me better at sailing.

DIY Boat Flooring: The Case for Cork

After falling through a rotted galley sole, the crew of Totem finds a durable, eco-friendly solution in glue-down cork.

Mastering the Sky: Essential Weather Tools for Every Sailor

Legend Gary Jobson shares how to combine modern apps, traditional barometers, and cloud patterns for safer coastal sailing.

Destinations

A quiet anchorage off Bougainville’s lush eastern shore

First Sailboat in the Bay: Cruising Bougainville

Where Navionics charts fail and carved canoes still outnumber fiberglass, Bougainville rewards sailors willing to show up.

Raising Six Sailors Aboard a 50-Foot Trimaran

On a 5,000-mile passage from South America to the Caribbean, six kids and a broken spreader bar changed everything.

A Beginner's Guide to Sailing Maine

Lobster pots, fog and rocky anchorages sound terrifying, until a first-timer learns the system and slows everything down.

Nova Scotia Lighthouse on rocky coastline near Cape Sable

Maine to Nova Scotia: An Offshore Passage for First-Timers

Bay of Fundy tides, Cape Sable currents and Lunenburg fog make this 225-mile run a perfect first offshore passage.

Cruising Lifestyle

What Port Fever Really Costs a Long-Term Cruiser

Lin Pardey has logged 240,000 miles on Seraffyn and Taleisin, but it took a Queensland marina to remind her what waiting does.

Nine Hobarts, One Trawler and a Life Well Sailed

Mark Richards grew up racing dinghies on Pittwater and still anchors there on a 70-year-old trawler he rebuilt by hand.

Michael retrieves and stows the shredded spinnaker

What the Salty Dawg Rally Taught One New Sailor

From Virginia to Antigua on an Allures 45.9, Jill Gallin traded impostor syndrome for sea legs 750 miles offshore.

Raising Six Sailors Aboard a 50-Foot Trimaran

On a 5,000-mile passage from South America to the Caribbean, six kids and a broken spreader bar changed everything.

What My Father Taught Me Sailing

A son reflects on a century of life, a lifetime of ocean miles, and a father who led by letting you figure it out.

A 1-in-10 Sailing Day: When Wind, Sea and Sun Align Offshore

A rare offshore passage along Australia’s Queensland coast delivers one of sailing’s perfect days: fast, balanced, and unforgettable.

Brokerage

Used Boats We Love: 2011 Alerion Express 33

A pocket daysailer with classic lines, modern performance, and high-end upgrades makes the Alerion 33 Gallup a top brokerage pick.

Current Yachts Launches Brokerage Platform with Flat-Rate Pricing

Current Yachts introduces a consumer-focused platform that streamlines yacht sales and replaces traditional commissions.

How to Sell Your Sailboat: Pricing, Staging and Letting Go

Learn how to prepare, price and present your boat to attract buyers and make the selling process smoother and less stressful.

Used Boats We Love: Seaglass, the American Tug 41

With key upgrades and a loyal following, this American Tug 41 blends working-boat charm with real-world cruising comfort and capability.

Used Boats We Love: 2001 Hinckley Sou’wester 59CC Zanetia

A timeless classic, the 2001 Hinckley Sou’wester 59CC blends heritage craftsmanship with modern offshore cruising performance.

Ode to Matsya: Classic Sailboat Seeks a New Steward

Own a piece of sailing history—Matsya, a classic Herreshoff Marlin, is ready for a new steward to cherish her timeless grace.

How to Pick the Right Boat for Island-Hopping Bliss

BVI-based yacht broker Ted Reshetiloff shares expert tips on boat shopping, Caribbean cruising and navigating yacht ownership in the islands.

How to Buy a Boat: Smart Tips for Smooth Sailing

These tips for selecting the right ride will help you feel happier, safer and smarter out on the water.

Gear & Electronics

What Offshore Sailors Need from Foul Weather Gear

From taped seams to layered synthetics, Gary Jobson's foul weather gear checklist was earned on a cold, wet night off Norfolk.

How Technology Changed the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

From SSB radio in 1986 to Starlink on a Lagoon 52F, the ARC fleet now reflects every shade of the cruising tech debate.

EP Carry Launches Gen2 Electric Outboard

EP Carry's redesigned Gen2 electric outboard delivers more thrust, modular battery options and a 20-mile range at full throttle.

Savvy Navvy Adds Wave Forecasting

Savvy Navvy adds wave height, period, and direction data in a color-coded comfort overlay for safer passage planning.

Henri-Lloyd Mav Lite Shell 2.0 Review

Henri-Lloyd's updated Mav Lite Shell 2.0 brings 20K waterproof protection and PFAS-free credentials to a unisex stretch shell offered in six colorways.

Raymarine RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote

Raymarine: Evolution Autopilot Control Goes Wireless

The RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote and WG-1 Starter Kit enable handheld helm control and a localized safety shutdown for solo offshore sailors.

ePropulsion Spirit 2 Recognized for Innovation

The Spirit 2 electric outboard features a 3kW boost mode and hydrogeneration for cruisers and off-grid adventurers.

We Asked: Could You Survive the ARC Without Modern Tech?

Forty years on, sailors reflect on whether they’d still brave the Atlantic the old-school way.

Charter

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Nanny Cay Breaks Ground on Major Expansion

Nanny Cay Marina breaks ground on a $30 million project adding a third marina, new lift and 112 slips for large cats and yachts.

Lagoon and Ponant Expand Luxury Sailing Fleet

The Spirit of Ponant II, a Lagoon EIGHTY 2, joins Ponant Yachting’s growing fleet of bespoke luxury charter catamarans.

Old fashioned rum drink on ice with orange zest garnish.

Caribbean Rum: A Sailor's Spirited Journey

From Mount Gay in St. Barts to daiquiris in Cuba, a sailor charts his enduring affinity for the Caribbean’s signature spirit.

Lagoon 43 during the 2025 Boat of the Year trials

Lagoon 43: A Blend of Comfort and Performance