Xc 45 Next Generation

An updated classic continues to thrive

The Long Way Home

Solo sailor Jeff Hart Joy winds up his circumnavigation, but not without a few more setbacks. In this fourth and final instalment, we join him off Australia’s Cape Leeuwin

Fuel's Paradise

How to put together a homegrown fuel fi ltering system

When and Why to Use a Charter Broker

What does a middleman add to your bareboat charter vacation?

Setting Sail For The Cup

Dozens of racers and cruisers are bringing their own boats to AC35.

A Season For The Record Books 

The resurgent J Class is in the middle of a historic summer of racing

On The Beach

A tranquil night at anchor ends in hurricane-force wind and a dramatic beaching

Breaking The Mold

Three cruisers with a difference

Surviving Winter Aboard

In the snowbound Northeast, someone, somewhere is watching ‘Captain Ron’ in a blizzard.

Balance 526

A refined bluewater voyager.

Dreamboat Or Derelict?

How to pick a fixer-upper that’s actually worth fixing up.

A Dog's Life

Cruising with canines is never boring.

Summer Storm Batters OSTAR

Fleet is decimated by hurricane conditions

Storm Warning

A lightning strike causes chaos

Ground Rules

How to deal with snatch loads in an anchorage

Tender Touch-Up

An old inflatable is given a new lease of life

Northern Lights

When you’re sailing in the Aleutians, Kodiak, and Prince William Sound, common wisdom says you need to be out of the Gulf of Alaska by September first at the latest before the hurricane-force winds of autumn arrive. So, you could just head south to Mexico, escape the band of ice and snow, and set sail for a margarita. Or you can settle in for the winter.

Gary Jobson

Sometimes in the races you lose, you learn far more than the races you won.

The Dream Islands

Panama’s San Blas Islands have to be experienced to be believed.

Escape From Staten Island

After a near-disastrous brush with Superstom Sandy, this cruising couple had to head south—minus a rig and sails.

Veterans Aiming For 2020 Games

Will long-term commitments and new funding result in Olympic success?

Slow Track To Havana

Offshore racing is all about the highs and lows

Looking Ahead

Garmin’s new forward-looking transducer lets you “see” underwater obstructions

European Newcomers

Two blue water boats and a hot new weekender 

Sublime Snorkeling Spots

Four favorites for your next charter.