
The Last Pied Piper: How Artist Orien McNeill Redefined Waterways
Waterman Orien McNeill didn’t live a long life, but the one he charged through was chock-full of invention and adventure.

Waterman Orien McNeill didn’t live a long life, but the one he charged through was chock-full of invention and adventure.

The coastal haven of Kinsale on Ireland’s southern shoreline is a perfect place to wrap up a long voyage.

What began as a laid-back week racing IC24s turned into an intense, humbling—and unforgettable—Caribbean regatta.

What began as a pricey truck haul north for my battered Pearson 365 quickly spiraled into a hard lesson in reality.

In the hypercompetitive world of offshore solo yacht racing, Ambre Hasson is charting her own ambitious course.

From racing yachts to raising a daughter, a sailor reflects on the harbor that shaped his journey—both on the water and off.

Army veteran Steve Baskis lost his sight but not his drive—see how he’s mastering yacht racing with the help of Sail To Win.

Living aboard in Florida, I see unsettling parallels to Travis McGee, the rugged hero of John D. MacDonald’s classic novels.

A front-row seat to Conor Fogerty’s masterful seamanship—and sailing tales—made the Round Ireland Yacht Race unforgettable.

On the 50th anniversary of Cruising World, a longtime hand recalls his own journey through the publication’s five decades.

Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.

16 sailors from eight nations participated in the 1982 BOC Challenge, bringing a diverse group of characters to the event.

Waterman Orien McNeill didn’t live a long life, but the one he charged through was chock-full of invention and adventure.

The coastal haven of Kinsale on Ireland’s southern shoreline is a perfect place to wrap up a long voyage.

What began as a laid-back week racing IC24s turned into an intense, humbling—and unforgettable—Caribbean regatta.

What began as a pricey truck haul north for my battered Pearson 365 quickly spiraled into a hard lesson in reality.

In the hypercompetitive world of offshore solo yacht racing, Ambre Hasson is charting her own ambitious course.

From racing yachts to raising a daughter, a sailor reflects on the harbor that shaped his journey—both on the water and off.

Army veteran Steve Baskis lost his sight but not his drive—see how he’s mastering yacht racing with the help of Sail To Win.

Living aboard in Florida, I see unsettling parallels to Travis McGee, the rugged hero of John D. MacDonald’s classic novels.

A front-row seat to Conor Fogerty’s masterful seamanship—and sailing tales—made the Round Ireland Yacht Race unforgettable.

On the 50th anniversary of Cruising World, a longtime hand recalls his own journey through the publication’s five decades.

Executive director of Sail Newport Brad Read offers a sailing sabbatical program for those seeking a temporary leave from the rat race.

16 sailors from eight nations participated in the 1982 BOC Challenge, bringing a diverse group of characters to the event.
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