Sailboats

Leopard 42 Boat Review
The new Leopard 42, is a versatile, family-cruising catamaran.
Excess 15 Boat Review
Outfitted with a powered-up sail plan, the Excess 15′s amenities and performance prove you just can’t have too much of a good thing.
Best Cruising Catamarans
Check out our list of the best catamarans and trimarans that changed the game in boat design.
77-Footer Joins Pelagic Expedition’s Fleet
The latest addition to Skip Novak’s Pelagic Expeditions fleet is custom made for Earth’s wildest places.

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Boat of the Year 2021

In the midst of a pandemic, and with the fall boat shows—including the “big one,” the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland—canceled up and down the coasts, the fate of our 2021 Boat of the Year contest was very much in doubt. But with a bit of creative thinking, some luck, and the assistance of a persistent group of builders, brokers and sailors, a fleet of 12 strong nominees emerged, and a series of terrific tests were conducted from New England to Florida.

Smoother Sailing with Imtra

Our editors have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you advice on how to maintain and improve your boat’s systems so that you can get the most from your hours spent out on the water.

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Cruising World Charter Directory

Our charter directory features detailed listings of the world's top charter companies, sailing destinations and more!

Cruising World Charter Directory

Our charter directory features detailed listings of the world's top charter companies, sailing destinations and more!

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Videos

The newest model from this longtime Florida builder is an attractive well-built option for a cruising couple with longterm liveaboard and voyaging plans.

Cruising World Editor in Chief Mark Pillsbury sat down with Excess Catamarans to learn even more about the 2021 Boat of the Year winner - the Excess 11.

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