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SAILING SCENE • Feedback from the SAIL community
Boom With a View
Blue Water Warrior, Part II • Grievously wounded while serving as a U.S. Marine in Iraq, Ronnie Simpson found sailing as a lifeline. Now he’s racing solo around the world.
Pin Drop • Prepping a boat for spring sailing didn’t quite go as planned.
At the Helm-Whale Watch • Sailing through orca territory means considering unique risk management strategies.
2023 DAME Design Awards • The prestigious awards, presented annually at the start of the METS trade show, include a variety of products for sailors to learn more about.
Harken Zircon Blocks (40mm and 57mm) • Brand New Plus Tried & True
The Ill Wind • An unexpected micro-storm and wind shift almost ended in an anchoring disaster.
Excess 14 • The Excess line comes into its own with a newly refined model focused on sporty sailing.
Hanse 510 • Easy on the eyes and fun under sail, the Hanse 510 is more of a very good thing.
The SAIL Top 10 Best Boats of 2024
Lighten Up • SAILING IN LIGHT AIR IS CHALLENGING. HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT REWARDING, TOO.
A Tall Ship Tale • A WEEK AS CREW ABOARD THE PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II FULFILLS A LIFELONG DREAM—WITH ADVENTURE ADDED.
The (R)evolution of Alternators • Today’s alternators are helping drive a revolution in onboard energy generation, making gensets obsolete.
Winging It • A wild night and unexpected wind cause chaos in an anchorage.
A Certain Sense of Adventure • Through a life of uncertainty, on shore and afloat, Clare Allcard has always maintained a positive outlook.