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A smallboat with one passenger foiling above the water on a grey day

The Best Small Boats of 2026: Birdyfish Ioda

A smallboat with one passenger foiling above the water on a grey day

The Best Small Boats of 2026: Birdyfish Ioda

A fleet-footed foiler that everyone will want to take for a spin.

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Photographer: Amory Ross

Laying out Rigging

From the Editor: My Little Albatross

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Boats

This 2026 Top 10 winner is a functional and fashionable update to the 410.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415

The hull is designed to plane quickly and easily. Photo courtesy of Beneteau

Top 10 Winner Review: Beneteau First 30

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National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

With svelte, sporty lines, this semi-custom cat cuts a fine figure.

Balance 580: Top 10 Best Boats 2026 Winner

DIY

Before and after: the citric acid soak works wonders (left); The parts before cleaning (right)

Know How: Cleaning Stainless

Prepping the bottom for painting is one of the most obvious jobs before launch, but even it falls into a logical order of operations.

A Spring Commissioning Checklist

Alex removes the battens for storage onboard. Photo by Christopher Birch

Winterization for Canvas and Sails

Photo by Christopher Birch

A Spare Parts Guide

Cruising

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Photographer: Amory Ross

Laying out Rigging

From the Editor: My Little Albatross

Ben-Varrey powers on under the 90% jib. Note the hank-on headsail, rather than roller furling.

Shorthanded Sailing: The Case for Simplicity

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The Marine Mammal Advisory Group Needs Your Help

Racing

Photo Courtesy of SailGP

SailGP in NYC

The mold for the new prototype is prepped at JPS Production in La Trinité-sur-Mer, France. Photo courtesy of Peter Gibbons-Neff

A Better Build

In a few short years, the Melges 15 has grown into a popular class, attracting sailors of all ages. Photo by Walter Cooper

Racing: The Small-Craft Sensation

Photo by Andrew Chin, Courtesy of Community Boating

Racing: Bermuda Bound

SAIL Extras

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The 2026 Northeast Ocean Racing Symposium

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The Four Seasons of Boat Maintenance

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Tim Jackett Joins Niche Watercraft