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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.