Boat News

Annapolis 2012: Innovation and then Some

by Adam Cort, Posted October 18, 2012

If the recent Annapolis Boat Show were to have a theme song it would have to be Dylan’s “Times they are a Changing”—and not just because of the weather, which went from semi-tropical to polar in the space of only a few hours Saturday afternoon.

Just Launched: Blue Jacket 40, HPS 38 & Cornish Shrimper 19

by Peter Nielsen, Posted October 11, 2012

You’re about to read a sneak preview of a sharp-looking new performance cruiser from Island Packet. Yes, you read it right—that Island Packet, the one renowned for tough, long-keeled, bluewater cruising yachts.

A Performance Cruiser from Island Packet

by Peter Nielsen, Posted September 4, 2012

There’s a distinctly sporty look to the latest boat from Island Packet Yachts. With its twin wheels, fin keel, spade rudder and lofty rig, the Blue Jacket 40 marks a new direction for the Florida company, which has been building its line of distinctive-looking long-keeled bluewater cruisers for more than 30 years.

SAIL Best Boats Nominees 2013

by Sail Staff, Posted August 29, 2012

A strong lineup of new boats from domestic and foreign builders will be on display at the Newport International Boat show in September and the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis in October. SAIL’s judging team will be inspecting them closely for the 2013 Best Boats awards.

Just Launched: Alpha Cat

by Peter Nielsen, Posted August 3, 2012

It’s great to see companies like Gunboat bringing big-boat manufacturing back to the United States. The company opened a new North Carolina yard in May, and we can look forward to seeing a new range of high-end catamarans appearing there in the near future.

Maine Made Boats on Display

by Lindsey Silken, Posted July 27, 2012

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is dedicated to Maine-made products, including some of the most breathtaking sailboats in the country. Founded in 2003 by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, now celebrating their 25th year, the show is held annually in Rockland, Maine.

Just Launched: Bamba 50 & Neel 45

by Charles J. Doane, Posted July 11, 2012

Attending the latest edition of Les Salons du Multicoques, a small but influential European boatshow in Lorient in Brittany this past April, we were amused to find that one of the more intriguing new boats on display wasn’t some cutting-edge high-performance job...

SAIL Seeks New Associate Editor

by Sail Staff, Posted June 1, 2012

SAIL is seeking a new Associate Editor. If you're up for the job, read on to find out what we're looking for, and how to join our staff.

Just Launched: Italian Flavor

by Peter Nielsen, Posted May 10, 2012

We here in the United States tend to think of European boatbuilding in terms of the big series production builders who export their boats here: Dufour, Hanse, Bavaria, Lagoon and Fountaine-Pajot come to mind, as do Jeanneau and Beneteau.

Whales Go Digital: New Whale Alert iPad App

by Hilary Sharp, Posted April 9, 2012

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is approaching the protection of endangered whales from a whole new perspective. Due to the rapidly decreasing numbers of the North Atlantic right whale, NOAA has developed an iPad app to help reduce the leading cause of right whale deaths: collisions with ships.