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Seamanship

George Eldridge first published the Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book in 75. Its new edition, published by the sixth generation of his family, is an impressive feat of continuity

Boat of the Year 2024

With sweet, early autumn sailing conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a strong fleet of 19 contenders competed for top honors in our annual Boat of the Year competition. Once the spray had settled and the votes were tallied, the judges awarded prizes in seven categories for monohulls and multihulls. The overall winner? The surprising, innovative Jeanneau Yachts 55.

Last Man Standing

During the past four decades, the once-thriving business of American production sailboat manufacturing has nearly vanished, and dozens of companies and builders have fallen by the wayside. And then there's Tartan Yachts of northeast Ohio, which, in some aspects, is as vibrant as ever. Longtime Tartan stalwart Tim Jackett, a marine-industry lion in winter still making a stand, might be the central reason why

SPECIAL DELIVERY

THE 71-FOOT AZIMUT YACHTS S7 IS A SPORT-FLY DESIGN WITH 36-KNOT SPEED, A HIGH-TECH BUILD AND FLEXIBLE ENTERTAINING SPACES.

"In the World of Yachting" - 1926

In 1925, Chapman helped run the double-ended Rainbow IV 1,215 miles in a 24-hour endurance race, setting a record.

CARIBBEAN FUN TIMES TWO

No need to pick sides. There's plenty to enjoy in both Saint-Martin and St. Maarten.

STAR LIGHT, DATA BRIGHT

Starlink is making it easier and less expensive for boaters to stay better connected in countless locations.

TURNING TIDES

The Icon blends BMW's luxury design and Tyde's sustainable propulsion.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

Windy Boats'40 Camira RS packs a lot of features across its 40-foot length.

SUN RUNNER

Lomac's Turismo 9.5 has bold aesthetics, strong performance and major practicality.

ULTIMATE ESCAPES

CHARTER YACHTS ARE IN POSITION ALL AROUND THE WORLD THIS WINTER, READY FOR GUESTS WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF IT ALL.

QUEEN FOR A DAY

Positioned off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, Haida Gwaii proves to be an intoxicating waypoint.

AN EVEN BETTER VIEW

Garmin's GMR xHD3 open-array radars give skippers a clearer picture of what's all around the boat.

EVERYDAY ESCAPES

Yacht owners rarely need to cruise far for a relaxing change of scenery and a memorable getaway.

SUBTLY SWEET

WITHIN ITS STRIKING EXTERIOR LINES, THE FAIRLINE PHANTOM 65 IS A SPORT-BRIDGE YACHT WITH MANY COMFORTS.

ᎳOᎡᎢᎻ ᎢᎻᎬ WAIT

THE TWO-STATEROOM, 37-PLUS-KNOT SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55 IS THE SERIES' BIGGEST AND MOST LUXURIOUS YACHT TO DATE.

GEAR Up for COLD WEATHER

Long after the big boat is put away for the season, the right clothes get you out on the water in a variety of small craft.

KEYED UP

Unlock the rich history and culture of Key West, Florida, on your next cruise to the Conch Republic.

CRUISING the SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMIAN Islands

This archipelago is off the beaten path, so it can feel like you have the place all to yourself.

FLAGSHIP FOR FAR AWAY

Maritimo's largest Sedan model yet, the S75, is an ocean-ready cruiser with a nearly 800-nautical-mile range.

ADVENTURE AWAITS

The 40-knot Arksen 28 enables all-season, all-weather boating.

MODULAR LUXURY

PRESTIGE YACHTS' SECOND CATAMARAN, THE 65-FOOT M8, LETS OWNERS CUSTOMIZE THEIR SPACES.

TENDER Feelings

Choosing the right dinghy is just the start. Keeping it clean, not getting it stolen, and protecting it from punctures can involve a lifetime of learning.

A NEW DAY

Kirsten Neuschäfer's life of adventure leads to victory in the Golden Globe solo round-the-world race.

BE SMART ABOUT THINKING DIRTY

Choosing the right fuel filters can go a long way toward stopping contamination problems in your diesel engines.

ESTABLISHING PROOF

Raymarine's Axiom 2 multi-function displays fit any waterline and activity.

THE CLASSIC CAL 40

A sailor and an iconic vessel are reunited for a voyage down memory lane.

POWER PLAYER

The head-turning Mangusta Beachouse is Caribbean-bound for the winter charter season.

Lessons Learned

When it comes to home-schooling the kids while cruising, these parents learned that flexibility, and sometimes changing course, is key.

HAVING IT ALL

When I was 60, I decided to embrace a lifestyle of commuter cruising. Fifteen years later, it's still one of the best decisions I've ever made.