Sailboat racing’s future is inextricably linked to the flow of new sailors who walk through the doors of community sailing centers and yacht clubs. These establishments do the yeoman’s work to attract ...

While in pre-flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, I had a classmate with sailing expertise that he’d gained at the US Naval Academy. He was always happy to share his passion for sailing ...

If you’ve ever driven across the Ross Island Bridge and looked south, you might’ve seen them — a fleet of tiny white triangle-shaped sailboats zigzagging back and forth like someone lit their sails on ...

For a fraction of what ownership costs, sailors can rent a boat along with some of its crew. Or pay to join a boat and become part of the crew. By David Schmidt When it comes to racing massive ...

When getting to know your boat, there are plenty of different elements to learn about, each with their functions and names. First up is getting to know how to orient yourself on your boat, especially ...

Sailing past the majestic Pitons of St. Lucia on a Caribbean odyssey makes for an unforgettable waypoint for cruising families exploring the Windwards. Kevin Drew Davis We had the right boat: Searcher ...