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MY GOLDEN POND

E SCOW SAILING IS A WAY OF LIFE ON LAKE MINNETONKA, WHERE LOCAL RIVALS FIGHT FOR RESPECT IN ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST CUTTHROAT ONE-DESIGN CLASSES.

20 BOTY 23

From a diverse field of new performance sailing entries, vetted and sailed in perfect conditions in Annapolis in October, four favorites emerged as the best of the best. The overall winner, our 2023 Boat of the Year, is the one we've been waiting for.

Proper Fastener Bonding for a stronger, more moisture resistant bond

Typically, when a fastener fails on a boat, it pulls out of the wood or fiberglass that it was screwed into. There are many causes for this failure: shock loading, fatigued from being pulled on one too many times, or moisture softening the wood.

Building a Strip Kayak

Before jumping into building a strip kayak, I wanted to find out all I could about the process. I read the book Kayakcraft: Fine Woodstrip Kayak Construction by Ted Moores cover to-cover and referred to it frequently during construction.

Shifting Gears in the Abacos

Sailing straight from the high-paced, high-pressure arena of SailGP and into the tranquility of a family cruise, this pro sailor is reminded of the good life off the grid.

Try a Little Bush League Racing

With a bit of creativity and a willingness to accept imperfect racecourses, you can race anywhere you desire.

Wave Warrior

The narrow and arduous path to the pinnacle of solo sailing is packed with dreamers and doers, including one highly driven American sailor pounding his way to the top.

AN EVERGREEN INCUBATOR

In an era in which scholastic sports are all about medals and trophies, this high school sailing hive in the Pacific Northwest is putting its focus on community.

PONTOON

There is no style of boat quite as well-suited for living the lake life as a pontoon boat.

RUNABOUT

The runabout is the quintessential boat that many of us see when we close our eyes and daydream about getting on the water. That's because so many people took their first-ever boat ride aboard a small, single-engine boat meant for short day trips that when the time comes to get their own boat, the classic boat style comes to mind.

FISHING

When it's time to go fishing, you have two choices. You can walk the shoreline hoping that the fish come close enough to catch, or you can get out on a boat and go chase them.

TRIPLE THREAT- TWO TOYS

THESE THREE-PASSENGER INFLATABLES OFFER -THREE TIMES THE FUN-AND THEN SOME.

VOLVO PENTA COASTAL SERIES STERNDRIVES

A new anti-corrosion system and other features off er a bevy of benefi ts and the backing of a long warranty.

VISION MARINE E-MOTION 180E

Boatbuilders will sell a complete electric propulsion system as an OEM component.

WATERSPORTS

A boat that can make waves can bring so much joy to people who enjoy watersports, be it wakesurfing, wakeboarding, or even the relatively new sport of foiling. Boatbuilders have gotten really good at making hulls that can sculpt the perfect endless wave while still entertaining a crowd, with great layouts and booming stereo entertainment systems.

Offshore Adventures

Rallies are a great way to expand your horizons. Here are a few cruising favorites.

This Ol' Boat

A Little Harbor 44 once owned by designer Ted Hood becomes a couple's years-long home for adventure.

Gear

These eight PFDs can help you keep your head above water.

Boat Life

Having the right buddy boat can make the cruising experience even more fun, educational and memorable.

KEEP COOL

Knowing how to change a raw-water pump is must-have knowledge, even for beginner boaters.

Off Watch

Thomas Tangvald's disastrous crash landing was not from space, but rather on the reefs off Bonaire at age 15 while being towed south from Puerto Rico on a leaky sailboat.

Sailor & Galley

The flavors of spiced ground beef and creamy white sauce lingered in our memories for years.

The Air Up There

Sailing in Greenland is not what I thought it would be. It's even better.

NEWPORT to BERMUDA

The weather forecaster said conditions might be ideal. As we set off, I wasn't quite ready to believe.

WELL, LET'S NOT DO THAT AGAIN.

Disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling my boat's engine was a months-long lesson in hard work and frustration.

CHARTER Life

ESSENTIA ADVICE for the ULTIMATE CRUISING VACATION

On Watch

The everyday situations that come from cruising with safety harnesses are more complicated than you might think.

TWO FOR THE BLUE

In ideal conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a taut fleet of 17 contestants vied for top honors in the 2023 edition of Cruising World's annual Boat of the Year competition. When the spray had settled, at the top of the leader board was a pair of yachts destined for blue water and beyond: the Lyman-Morse LM46, the Domestic Boat of the Year, and the Hallberg-Rassy 400, the Import Boat of the Year.

LEAVING MY Comfort ZONE

At 78, I decided that I wasn't going to let my age get in the way of making memories of a lifetime with my son.