CRUISING: How to keep the sailing flame alive over winter, ASK SAIL: A pitted mast; stretchy sails; changing voltages; and VHF/GPS reception, Gear
The holidays are coming, and we’ve got something
for everyone...

COSTA RICAN SOJOURN A cruising couple discovers there’s a lot to like about this pristine stretch of Central American coastline

TRAILER-SAILERS FOR CRUISING Peter Nielsen looks at the enhanced mobility side of boat ownership

Boatworks RUDDER REBUILD Nigel Calder reports on the complexities of a major repair following a hard grounding

The SAILING SCENE Are you out there sailing, cruising and living the sailing life? Share your experiences with other readers. Send your photos to sailmail@sailmagazine.com

CRUISING People are what make the sailing life so great; canine cruising etiquette

CRUISING THE SEA OF CORTEZ
Suzy Carmody learns the ins and outs of
exploring this West Coast cruising ground, INLAND VOYAGE ON A CATBOAT
Bill Hickman remembers sailing as a youth from
Detroit to Long Island in a small catboat...

CHARTER ON THE WILD SIDE: Chartering in Belize may not be for the faint of heart, but Adam Cort says it’s worth it, THE OTHER RIVIERA : Peter Nielsen sails along the southern coast of France, STORIES FROM THE ARC:
Zuzana Prochazka checks in with this year’s
ARC fleet as it arrives in St. Lucia...

BOATWORKS Peter Nielsen replaces his boat’s outdated instruments; Chip Lawson builds new
drawers and storage boxes for his Pearson 40, ASK SAIL Our experts weigh in on leaky tanks, headsail
construction and PFD maintenance...

WONDERFUL WHITSUNDAYS: Eric Vohr finds a touch of paradise while chartering in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, BOATWORKS: John Arrufat deals with
his boat’s blistering issues; Chip Lawson finds a cool way to clean his stainless steel; Roger Hughes builds a new dinghy cover; and Annie Dike experiences
rudder problems...

BEST BOATS WINNERS 2019
The year’s Top 11 new boats, as determined by
SAIL’s panel of Best Boats judges, THE GREAT SCHOONER RACE
Associate Editor Lydia Mullan takes a step back
in time while visiting Maine’s windjammer fleet...

PASSAGE TO GREENLAND: A high-latitude passage dishes up storms, whales, ice and even a wonky autopilot, IN SEARCH OF ‘TRUE’ ADVENTURE: Connor Jackson reflects on his decision to sail off into the Pacific aboard a small cruiser, New Boats Reviews of the Allures 45.9, the Lagoon 40 and the Corsair 760R...

BACK FROM THE BAREBOAT BRINK: Zuzana Prochazka reports on how the Caribbean charter industry has been pulling out all the stops following last year’s hurricanes, GETTING AWAY TO THE SPANISH VI: Four women reunite to hone their sailing and yoga skills on a downwind charter from the USVI to the islands off Puerto Rico, A NEW ENGLAND CLASSIC Associate Editor Lydia Mullan lives the dream of competing in the Figawi Race to Nantucket...

GREEN ENERGY: Peter Nielsen installs a new wind generator, ASK SAIL: Answers to questions on cabin sole treatment, the right spinnaker, batteries and safe charging, Battery Tech: Nigel Calder explores the pros and cons of current battery technology...

THE LAKE EFFECT: Years after weathering two hurricanes in Nova Scotia, David Short and crew make a return trip
to this storied cruising ground, NOTHERN EUROPEAN SOJOURN: A cruise from Holland to Norway leads to
breathtaking sights and unforgettable new friends...

Boatworks A hurricane hole-in-the water? Beware of stormdamaged “bargain” boats, GALLEY BASICS
No fridge? No problem. Here’s how to keep the
crew well fed, Waterlines The perils of the
Southern Ocean...

CRUISING TIPS Taking a break upwind; plotting without GPS; evaluating a new slip, RACING
The Golden Globe 2018 revisits history; another
death in the Volvo, LIGHT AIR SAILING How to make the most of a drifter...

CRUISING: A young sailor looks back at her introduction to the cruising lifestyle, THE LONELY ISLANDS: Kate Laird and family find beauty and solitude in Alaska’s barren Aleutian Islands, THE PROVISION PIRATES Hundreds of miles from land, an approaching
skiff can only mean one thing...or can it? By Jake Pitts...

CRUISING: Cleaning up our oceans with the Rozalia Project; Book Review: Cats for Cruisers; Joseph Conrad and the sailing life, ASK SAIL: Anchor issues, spinnaker choices, depthsounders and a solar energy “thief...

CRUISING CROATIA
Mixing chartering and culture: the spectacular
Croatian coast can be enjoyed for its rich history
as well as its posh present-day vibe, AMONG THE ANCIENTS
Following in the wake of the Roman galleys of
old—and getting some boat work done in the
process—during a weeklong cruise in Turkey...

BOAT REVIEWS
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440
Beneteau Oceanis 51.1, WHALES, WINDS & TIDES
Cruising Vancouver Island
SAILING HOTSPOT: Pensacola, Florida
SAILING TIPS: Snag-free sheets...

Boatworks
ASK SAIL
Mystery leaks, sail tears
and choosing the right
bow thruster, Sail Away
Bareboat racing in
the BVI proves to be
competitive and fun...

CRUISING: A hurricane season unlike any we’ve seen before; the S/V Delos crew describe their rise to internet stardom and what it took to get there, Waterlines
It’s back to the future for the America’s Cup....

Electronics: A number of options
now exist for staying
connected from
anywhere in the world, WINTER COVER: How to create a reusable
shrinkwrap framework...

SAILING TIPS: Sail better with these top tips, ASK SAIL: Telltales, fiberglass repairs and GPS
dilemmas, RACING: Inside New Zealand’s epic AC35 win; records fall in ocean racing classics....

100 Years of DAYSAILERS and One-Designs.

Bluewater Cruising - Lessons Learned.

LIGHTNING STRIKE! - DRAMA IN THE PACIFIC.

A FRESH LOOK AT ANCHORING.

PLUS: Cruising Tips; Inflatable Refit; Traveler Upgrade.

EXTREME CRUISING - DODGING TIDES AND TYPHOONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWE.

HOW TO KEEP CREW SAFELY ABOARD.

MASTER YOUR GRILL - 13 Steps to BBQ Nirvana.

FLIGHT OF THE SWANS - WARM-WEATHER SAILING ABOARD THE CLUBSWAN 50.

PLUS: THE WORLD’S MOST HI-TECH SAIL FACTORY | PROPANE SAFETY | SUMMER SAILING GEAR.

SUMMER SAILING - 4 SPECIAL ISLANDS TO VISIT THE ZEN OF COASTAL CRUISING RACING A GAFF SCHOONER.

BOAT REVIEWS - Beneteau 62 | Bali 4.0.

KNOW HOW -  All About Cored Hulls & Decks.

TIPS TO HELP YOU SAIL BETTER.

IT'S CUP TIME AGAIN! - OUR EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF THE 35TH AMERICA’S CUP – P. 28..

HOW TO SCUBA-DIVE FROM YOUR SAILBOAT.

BOAT REVIEWS - SOLARIS 50 / FAREAST 23R / SEASCAPE 18.

DIY PROJECTS & MAINTENANCE.

35 TIPS TO GET YOUR BOAT READY FOR THE SEASON.

FOILING MONOHULLS - Revolution or Dead End?...

CRUISING TALES - African Odyssey|Bound for Cuba.

DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE - FRIDGE TROUBLESHOOTING / EXPERT ADVICE.

DIY PROJECTS / CHOOSING A RIB.

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