Charles Doane

I am both embarrassed and a little proud that I’ve had to abandon two boats in my life. To save face, I must add that neither vessel belonged to me, nor was under my command; still, the emotions involved are strong. The embarrassment, of course, is easy to understand. Any time ...read more

In this excerpt from his new book, The Sea Is Not Full, SAIL’s cruising editor describes his first foray into the heart of West Africa aboard the Alberg 35, Crazy Horse Banjul, which is the capital of Gambia, is not a very salubrious place. Situated on a low island, surrounded ...read more

A trail of broken promises leads to yet another dream fulfilled It is a very slippery slope, this business of owning sailboats. We all like to throw around the old saw about the two happiest days of our lives when buying and selling them, but the first time I ever bought one, ...read more