Sailing World - Winter 2023

In this issue

2023 BOAT OF THE YEAR
From a field of new performance sailing entries, 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.
by Dave Reed, photography by Walter Cooper

OUTLIER EMERGENCE
Building another maxi would have been easier, but for Roberto Lacorte, same old wasn’t bold enough.
by James Boyd, photography by Fabio Taccola

Maximized Maxis

These are happy days at the top of the sport, where owners of sailing big hardware are now playing by their own terms.

6 mins

Any Given Sunday

Newly transplanted from Vermont to Colorado, this old Yankee sailor goes searching for racing in the Rockies and finds what he's looking for.

4 mins

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.

7 mins

Divergent Flight Paths

The allowance to build a 40-foot prototype for the 37th America's Cup cycle is an opportunity for two challengers to control their development destinies using a platform that's more easily managed than an AC75.

4 mins

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.

8 mins

Try a Little Bush League Racing

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

4 mins

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.

10+ mins

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.

8 mins

OUTLIER EMERGENCE

Building another maxi would have been easier, but for Roberto Lacorte, same old wasn't bold enough.

8 mins

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.

10+ mins

How to Find Your Mode

High mode, low mode or somewhere in between, there's a faster way to get to the mark first. The key is shifting into the right mode at the right time.

4 mins

The Next Greatest Generation

There have been many outstanding American champions of the past few decades, but we are still fixated on the greats of yesteryear. It's time to connect with our modern-day stars.

5 mins

Three Steps to Becoming a Great Crew

Want to be the best crew you can be? It's easy and starts with a positive attitude and a commitment to improving.

10 mins

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.

5 mins

Tennessee Bridge built with G/Flex

A sustainable solution for aging infrastructure

3 mins

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.

3 mins

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Whether you are an expert racer or an avid fan of the events and strategies of the America's Cup, let Sailing World come into your life. Turn to this magazine for the best coverage of the performance sailing world. Each color issue features articles on the top racers and their vessels, plus the best advice from sailing experts. Beautiful, scenic photography creates a superior sailing magazine.