Cruising and Racing
People & Boats
The crew of the 43-foot steel ketch Steeleye cruise and earn in the Caribbean.
By Ray Jason

Bluewater Voyaging: Madagascar
Madagascar offers up the best and the worst of the cruiser's experience.
By Gary "Cap'n Fatty" Goodlander

Discover America: Barnegat Bay
The shallow, protected waters of this bay on the New Jersey shore have drawn sailors and vacationers since the Gilded Age.
By David Shaw

Heading North: The Baja Dash
Think "cruising" when you're heading home from a season in Mexico.
By David Jennings

Offshore Preparation
Bluewater cruisers can learn a thing or two from offshore racers when it comes to preparing for a passage.
By Josh Adams

MOB Signaling Gear
The new man-overboard alarms take an in-the-water test.
By Gordon West

Digital VHF
Digital Selective Calling comes roaring back after a slow start.
By Ben Ellison

New-Boat Tests
Dufour 34, Raider 30

Seamanship
Voice of Experience
If you're transiting an area of heavy commercial traffic, it's up to you and your crew to keep track of ship maneuvers.
By David Content

Cruising Tips
How do bluewater cruisers make themselves seen at night? Get the lowdown on running lights.
By Sally Andrew

Weather & sea
"Reliable" is a word that is often used to describe the trade winds. Find out why.
By Chris Roman

Know-How
Tech Notes
Sealed masts provide additional buoyancy in case of a capsize—but have external halyards. Is this right for you?
By Aussie Bray

Electronics: Marine Communications
Check out the innovations, the bells, the whistles. Here's the newest stay-in-touch gear on the market.
By Ben Ellison

Ask SAIL
Battery won't hold a charge? Icebox not cold enough? SAIL's experts offer solutions.

Cover: C&C sailors make their way in the dark on Lake Erie. Photo by Onne van der Wal

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