Boatworks

If you didn’t learn knots when you were young, you can still master them quickly. The key is to learn what a given knot should look like when completed, then practice tying it until you can do it with your eyes closed.


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Cruising News

Suddenly, the phone rings and Winkler springs to action, taking down information from the skipper of a stranded 36-foot SeaRay. It’s not yet 0930, and he’s already completed one tow this morning.


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Destinations

Thin-Water Paradise

by Adam Cort, Posted April 1, 2013

The waters off Southwest Florida are one of those places where looks can be deceiving. At first glance, it’s “water, water everywhere,” until you look at the depths and then it becomes “nor any drop to, uh, sail.” But don’t give up.


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Boat Reviews

Flagships Gallery: Seaward 46RK

by Sail Staff, Posted April 1, 2013

Our 46RK is a cutting-edge gentleman’s boat, offering great speed with minimal crew effort, timeless good looks, and comfort above and below decks.


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Boat Reviews

Alerion 41

by Meredith Laitos, Posted April 1, 2013

Alerion Yachts has long believed that sailing should be done “on your own terms,” aboard boats that are quick to rig and simple to singlehand. The company has now extended this philosophy into the 40-foot range with the Alerion 41.


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Facnor's flat deck furler on a J/111

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