Be careful removing your new sail from its box, especially if you are using a blade to cut open the box. Nicking any sail is a bad start to its life with you. A little nick in a big white spinnaker ...

Recently I raced the American YC Spring Series on a Swan 42 with some childhood friends. This regatta was a three-day event, with a coastal race and windward-leeward races. There were 46 boats of a ...

Take to the seas on a family sailing trip and you'll find adventure, education and exhilaration for all ages. Here's how to do it. When it comes to family holidays, catamarans are an excellent choice, ...

Standing at the helm, skimming carefree through the surf and mooring whenever you please — sailing offers the freedom to go wherever the winds take you. And while the thought of hoisting sails may ...