SAIL Magazine

10/07/2026

Planning your next getaway? Vacation Basin brings charter brokers and destination exhibitors together at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 15–18. Explore new places, discover charter opportunities, and get inspired for your next escape. SAIL Magazine is proud to sponsor Vacation Basin.
https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/highlights/vacation-basin/

09/29/2026

Boat Show season is in full swing, and that means our panel of industry experts is out combing the docks for the best new boats of the year. Here's a preview of what's new, exciting, and up for consideration in our Top 10 of 2027 contest.
https://sailmagazine.com/boats/best-boats/top-10-best-boats-nominees-2027/

09/11/2026

Team United by the Ocean took first place in the inaugural transatlantic race, with American-flagged 11th Hour Racing in a close second.

Team United by the Ocean took first place in the inaugural transatlantic race, with American-flagged 11th Hour Racing in a close second.

09/04/2026

Tank water is famously pretty low on the list of a sailor's preferred beverages. Technical Editor Adam Cove tackles the problem head-on with a new filtration system.

Tank water can easily be contaminated with anything from a lingering bad taste to dangerous bacteria. Installing a triple filtration set up on Ben-Varrey helped.

09/01/2026

The effort to save Maine’s classic production boat fleet began—as so many great things do—with three friends and a foolish idea.

The effort to save Maine’s classic plastic fleet began—as so many great things do—with three friends and a foolish idea.

09/01/2026

Set your waypoint. Explore more than 50 sailboats, 2027 U.S. debuts and brokerage, sharpen your skills with expert-led Cruisers Classroom seminars. All on Newport’s iconic waterfront. September 17-20. Tickets on sale now! https://bit.ly/4gjTAI2

08/26/2026

Moon gazing isn't just for passing the time on long night watches. Keeping an eye on what phase it is can provide essential information about tides.

Tides are an essential part of coastal sailing, so don’t forget to look at the moon once in a while.

08/17/2026

Tom Cunliffe offers his advice on trimming twist and how to help the lift operators haul your boat out safely.

When asked to help out onboard, I’m sometimes surprised to find how many skippers only have a vague notion of how much twist to allow, or encourage, in the

08/11/2026

Great Lakes sailor Bob Brintnall has learned a lesson or two after decades of gunkholing in remote northern waters. His tips can apply to anyone who likes to cruise less-traveled places.

One of my more treasured nautical books is a 1982, self-published softcover with hand-drawn graphics titled A Gunkholer’s Guide to Northern Lake Michigan. Its

08/07/2026

Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan explores what makes a good teammate, from the pros all the way to our own local fleets.

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. Truth be told, I’ve