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Editorial content covers the total sailing experience, featuring articles on coastal and blue-water cruising, trailer-sailing, racing, multihulls and monohulls, daysailing, one-design racing, and much more.

Let’s Be Careful Out There

SAILING SCENE • Feedback from the SAIL community

Letters

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To New Horizons • You’ve read about the misadventures of the J/122 Alliance over the past two years, from an eventful Annapolis-Newport in 2023 to her ultimate sinking in the 2024 Newport-Bermuda. We’re pleased to report that the owners have taken delivery of a Sabre 426 and are eager to be back out there—albeit with a heater and icemaker this time. She was met with these wet conditions on the trip home and handled them beautifully.

Two Times a Charm • The second time around with a Dolphin 24 affirms the less-is-more philosophy of sailing.

Crafting a Sailing Resume • Keeping an updated CV of your sailing experience is smart. Here are some ideas to get you started.

The Blue Water Medal, and More

Shelter From the Storm • For people caught in the maelstrom of cancer, Sail Beyond Cancer offers a respite.

Catalina 356, 6 Series • With its new 6 Series, Catalina Yachts focuses on performance and a range of thoughtful upgrades.

Seawind 1370 • A real-world performance cruiser, the Seawind 1370 is proving hard to resist.

The Floating Youth Hostel • FOUR YEARS, HALF A PLANET, AND 50 CREWMATES LATER, A YOUNG SAILOR OPENS NEW DOORS TO BLUEWATER SAILING.

Made in Maine • THE EPICENTER OF SHORTHANDED OCEAN RACING IN THE U.S. ISN’T WHERE YOU MIGHT THINK.

Wine, Roses, and a Boat Named Delilah • A newbie sailboat owner reflects on four years of boat love and his top 10 things learned so far.

Pegasus Takes Flight • AN ODYSSEY BEGINS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AS ONE SAILOR SETS OUT TO BRING HIS NEW BOAT HOME.

Preventing Premature Battery Death • Here’s how to help your boat’s batteries live a healthy, long life.

Decisions, Decisions… • A strategic decision making process is a key part of seamanship when things go sideways.

Spice Up Your Next Charter • These proven pointers can add zest to a cruising vacation.

Going Deep Into Depth Sounders