Gear: Costa Untangled Collection Sunglasses
March 6, 2026
We spend too much time in the sun as sailors and need all the protection we can get… but, have you ever put on a
We spend too much time in the sun as sailors and need all the protection we can get… but, have you ever put on a
While most people are shopping for cradles and bottles when expecting a baby, I was deep into researching an area that I thought was much
From the security experts at GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies) comes a new security tracker for small boats and dinghies. You can think of Kasper
Here at SAIL, we understand that having the right accessories can make all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to bring you our weekly roundup
Two industry giants are celebrating five decades this year. Here’s a look back at half a century on the water with Gori and Gill.
When fog sets in or the weather turns, it’s nice to have a second set of eyes on watch. Especially in high traffic areas. I
Innovation and perseverance deserve to be rewarded, especially when it comes to something as important as anchoring. Mantus Marine has continually improved their chain hook
These spotlights can help sailors safely navigate at night.
There are few boat projects more satisfying than repainting the topsides of a pretty boat. I did exactly that with my 1969 Cape Cod Knockabout
By Lesley O’BrienIllustrated by Emmett DonovanOrange Kitty Kreative, $18.95 This is a fun new story about Marco, “a rough-around-the-edges former street cat turned sailboat captain.”
The 2023 Marion to Bermuda Race, which departed Marion, Massachusetts, on June 16, will be remembered for a new course speed record and as one
Leg 7 Leg 7 started off with a bang—literally—when Guyot-Environment hit 11th Hour Racing Team. Visibility is limited on IMOCA 60s, and a simple port-starboard
For certain sailors, boats from Swedish builder Hallberg-Rassy are the stuff of dreams, synonymous with stout, go-anywhere yachts delivered in a gorgeous, thoughtful package that
In 1942, Ray Greene and Company changed the face of boatbuilding when they built the first viable polyester-fiberglass composite boat. These materials meant that boats
In Cape Horn: The Logical Route, Bernard Moitessier wrote about the joy of sailing into a harbor at night. Not just entering a harbor, but
You know you’ve nailed the start of a race when, after just one tack, you’re crossing the rest of the fleet’s bows. That’s a familiar
In an alternative universe, I might be writing about how I test sailed the new X4.3 performance cruiser in a super-scary thunder squall, and the
It’s not uncommon to spot a rainbow after a squall when the sunshine breaks through the clouds—a marker of hope and fairer weather ahead for
Whatever you call it, green, clean, or eco-friendly, the move toward carbon-free sailing has begun to take center stage in the conversation. Putting an ambitious
The Jules Verne Trophy is a prestigious award for the fastest time around the world on any type of sailing yacht with a crew of
