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Water, Water Everywhere

Ready or Not • At this Lake Erie marina, the annual spring launch is a well-rehearsed, welcome ritual.

Sailing for All • When it comes to access for disabled sailors, CRAB’s new boating center in Annapolis is the gold standard.

Eight Bells: Charley Morgan

Nerds to the Rescue • Getting all of your boat’s data without being tied to a multifunction display is harder than it should be. But there are workarounds.

Just a Slice of Heaven • Sailing seemed a ridiculous pastime, until he married a sailor’s daughter.

Cruising Tips

New Zeus S Chartplotter From B&G • Two new user modes make this tech more user-friendly than ever.

Never Say P*g: The Book of Sailor’s Superstitions

A Capsized Conundrum • The battle to recover from a jibe gone wrong reveals a dinghy’s leaky problem.

j/45 • This evolution of a larger J/Boat promises all-around performance in a handsome package.

Nautitech 44 • As has long been its approach, Nautitech is doing things differently aboard the 44 Open.

Six Myths • Persistent myths can deter young sailors from entering the game.

Go Team! • TEAMWORK TAKES AS MANY FORMS AS SAILING ITSELF. WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO MAKING IT HAPPEN?

Into the Blue • MAGICAL COVES, COSMIC BLUE WATERS, ANCIENT HISTORY, AND NATURAL BEAUTY—A MALLORCA CHARTER HAS IT ALL.

First Times the Charm • It wasn’t all perfect, but this first family charter still fed cruising dreams.

Stay in Touch • Sailors have more offshore comms options than ever. Here’s how one couple sussed theirs.

Springing Into Action • Before casting off this spring, put these often overlooked details on your checklist.

Making Contact • The charter contact was tough, impatient, and imperious. He also was, by necessity, my new best friend.

Running With a Bull • Learning the bluewater ropes on a decrepit schooner came down to one remarkable mate.