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Sailing Accidents: Lessons Learned

by John Rousmaniere, Posted September 13, 2012
Sailing is notably safe among adventure sports, so safe, in fact, there may be a tendency to regard serious accidents as anomalous freaks from which little can be learned. This is a mistake.

2013 Sailing Resolutions

by Meredith Laitos, Posted December 12, 2012
We asked sailing celebrities what they’ve resolved to accomplish on the water in 2013. Here’s what they came up with...

Tartan will Build Fleet for 2014 Gay Games

by Becca Oken, Posted May 9, 2013
Ohio-based Tartan Yachts will be supporting the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland by building 20 boats for the sailing portion of the world’s largest LGBT multi-sport event.  

Just Launched: SAIL's new blog site SAILfeed.com

by Lindsey Silken, Posted February 13, 2012
This is a different kind of launch than we usually share with our readers. It has an engine, it’s got ballast and we’re hoping it sails…but it’s not a boat. We’re excited to introduce you to SAIL’s newest website, SAILfeed.com.

Finely Poised

by Peter Nielsen, Posted September 20, 2012
Cue jokes about how perfectly balanced Jeanneaus are… this Sun Odyssey 40’s skipper fell afoul of the long sandspit at the entrance to the River Hamble, on England’s south coast, one night in April.

Low Levels in the Great Lakes

by Meredith Laitos, Posted January 9, 2013
If current trends continue, Lakes Michigan and Huron will experience record low water levels this year—the shallowest since 1963. The two lakes, which are really one body of water connected by the Straits of Mackinac, are more than two feet below average levels.

Three Somali Pirates Standing Trial for 2011 Murder

by Becca Oken, Posted June 7, 2013
Three Somali pirates are standing trial on charges of murdering four U.S. yachtsmen in February 2011. Jean and Scott Adam, Bob Riggle and Phyllis Macay were taken hostage at sea when 18 Somali pirates boarded their yacht.

The Twin-Keel Advantage

by Peter Nielsen, Posted March 5, 2012
No one loves twin-keel boats like British and French sailors, except maybe the odd Canadian. And few photos better illustrate the chief advantage of a twin-keel boat.

Just like Christmas: The Annapolis Boat Show

by Joseph Waltenbaugh, Posted October 3, 2012
As an adult, I find it difficult to rekindle the joy, awe and excitement I experienced as a child on Christmas morning. But for the past 15 years, I’ve come close, thanks to the United States Sailboat Show held in Annapolis, Maryland, every October.

Citizen Coastguards

by Meredith Laitos, Posted January 18, 2013
When a solo sailor lost his mast in a knockdown 270 miles offshore while sailing between New Zealand and Australia, Aussie air traffic controllers called on two commercial flights to lend a hand.
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