Beneteau First 30
2025 Boat of the Year: The Runner Ups
This year’s Boat of the Year testing showcased innovation, versatility and performance across every corner of the sailing spectrum. Here's 2025's runner-ups.
Botin 40
The Radical Return of the Admiral's Cup
The Royal Ocean Racing Club reignited offshore sailing's legendary Admirals Cup.
Saffier Lite 24
2025 Boat of the Year Best Club Racer: Saffier 24 Lite
For turning corners with the twilight fleet and turning heads on the harbor cruise, there’s the Saffier 24 Lite.
BirdyFish S
2025 Boat of the Year Best Foiler: BirdyFish S
One up, two up, this foiler worked perfectly. Simple design, high quality build and no snorkel required.
Dragonfly 36
2025 Boat of the Year Best Multihull: Dragonfly 36
This luxury do-it-all trimaran takes short-handed multihull sailing to a better place.
Chesapeake 20 Worlds
Chesapeake 20 Racing: the Iconic West River Tradition
The Chesapeake 20 endures through its devotees and new generations.
Melges 19
2025 Boat of the Year Best Dinghy: Melges 19
Melges adds a triple-hander to their lineup for the high-performance sailing family.
Cal 40 Restless
A Restless Transpac Chapter
Skipper Alli Bell and her restless crew made history before becoming the first woman-led team to win the Transpacific Yacht R...
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ClubSwan 28
2025 Boat of the Year: ClubSwan 28
With its ClubSwan 28, Nautor Swan crams a bunch of grand-prix sophistication into a pint-sized sportboat.
Art Santry’s J/V 66
Real-World Lessons of Offshore Sailing
New experiences of an offshore racing season are reminders of the importance of reliable gear and crew chemistry.
Charlotte Rose
The Hard Climb for Charlotte Rose
Following her Olympic Trials defeat, ILCA 6 hopeful Charlotte Rose goes all in once again, this time for LA 2028.
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Knots Work, But These Connections are Better
There are many techniques, tricks and gadgets to connect running rigging to sails.
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Hot Gift Tip No. 2: Garmin quatix 8 Watch
Garmin's quatix 8 watch is versatile smartwatch designed for the sailor who's active at sea and ashore.
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With U20 Class Win, Jeff Linton Racks Title No. 60
Lake Norman's big fall regatta featured the Ultimate 20 class championship, won by first-timer Jeff Linton, who added his 60th...
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Buccaneer Class in Alaska
How the Buccaneers Raided Alaska
A remote location was no barrier to these diehard Buccaneer sailors looking for a place to gather for the big championship.
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team
Brits Lock SailGP’s Season Win and the Cash
A light-wind series of races in Abu Dhabi brought SailGP's Season 5 to an end with Emirates GBR taking the winner-takes-all f...
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Editor’s Gift Tip No. 1: The Wall Calendar We Love
Sharon Green presents her 2026 Ultimate Sailing Wall Calendar, now on sale for the sailor on your gift list.
Amanda Callahan
The Power of the Crew: Changing College Sailing Dynamics
Winning a national championship in college sailing comes down to one often overlooked factor: the crew. But their skippers know...
Dock in Seattle
A Riptide Rendezvous
Paul Bieker’s unique designs speak to the sailors of the Pacific Northwest, so when they gather, there’s much to preach.
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Tactics: Shutout at the Weather Mark
When it’s boat-on-boat at the windward mark, there are a few moves to improve your chances of getting to the mark first.
Ian Walker
America’s Cup Challenger of Record Taps Ian Walker as CEO
Ian Walker, a two-time Olympic medalist, joins Sir Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing as CEO for the 38th America's Cup challenge.
Rolex TP52 World Championship CASCAIS 2025
Winner's Debrief: Quantum Racing's World Championship Effort
Fighting themselves and the fleet at times, Quantum Racing pulled off a win at the TP52 World Championship; skipper Terry Hutchinson...
Charlie Dalin
Dalin and Mettraux Named Rolex World Sailors of the Year
Rolex World Sailors of the Year 2025 winners revealed, showcasing sailing excellence globally with Dalin and Mettreaux as top...
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