Sail magazine Archives

In praise of something new

April 21st, 2026

by Lydia Mullan, SAIL magazine editor In the May issue, Charles Scott writes about sailing OPBs—other people’s boats—and a host

March 2nd, 2026

Launched as One-Design Yachtsman in 1962, generations of sailors waited for the monthly arrival of the magazine. Over time, the

January 24th, 2026

The editors at SAIL magazine offer this trivia challenge: Though it’s perhaps the most well-known word in the nautical lexicon,

January 2nd, 2026

SAIL magazine revealed its annual Best Boat Nominees in September 2025 and now has selected the 2026 winners: After months

September 17th, 2025

SAIL magazine presents ten nominees for its 2026 Best Boats Awards: We’ll go ahead and say it: It’s going to

August 27th, 2025

Left for dead after a horrific shooting, a sailor defies all odds to return to the water. Story by Wendy

July 21st, 2025

by Robert Wagner, SAIL magazine It was the week before Memorial Day and the weather forecast looked perfect for a

March 10th, 2025

by Andy Schell, SAIL magazine Since I was a kid and for my entire professional sailing career, I took for

March 6th, 2025

by Ronnie Simpson, SAIL magazine “There are some heavy hitters here,” said Ed McCoy, my friend and frequent sailing partner.

February 24th, 2025

by Wendy Mitman Clarke, SAIL magazine Even if you know it’s coming, 30 knots is a lot. And we—and presumably