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Never an Ugly Duckling, Always a Swan

Nautor's Swan sailboats are so iconic, attractive, well-made and the dream of many a sailor. We realized that with Swan, it’s not really about a particular model; it’s the fact that it’s a Nautor's Swan.

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The MacGregor 26M

Like them or not, one thing that is indisputable about the MacGregor 26M is they have brought many non-sailors into the sailing universe.

Small Boat Spotlight : The Everlasting Hobie 16

When you stop and think about what boats are responsible for luring people into the world of sailing the Hobie 16 has got to be in the top three!

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Hunter Vision 32

The Hunter Vision 32 is a production boat built in the late 80s that stepped outside the norm with its free-standing mast.

Unusual Boat Designs

Sailboat designs haven't changed much over the years, but here are some of the more unusual sailboat designs that naval architects have come up with.

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Columbia 50

In our new series of great cruising boats we begin with a crowd favorite – the Columbia 50. With its bubble top, long graceful lines and inherent speed, the Columbia 50 is beloved classic.

What’s In A Rig? – Wingsail

Although wingsails have risen to the limelight with the America’s Cup now employing the technology across the board, they are in no way a brand new concept.

What’s in a Rig – The Schooner

By definition, a schooner is a sailboat with at least two masts, with the forward mast (foremast) being a bit shorter than the main mast.

What’s in a Rig? Cat Rig

A cat rig sailboat has a single mast situated well forward, near the bow, which carries a large single sail and has no standing rigging.

Five classic (and affordable) fiberglass mid-sized cruising boats

There are so many cruising boats and so many opinions, however, these boats are definitely very popular for good reason and worth singling out for their virtues.

What’s in a Rig? The Gaff Rig

A gaff rig employs a spar on the top of the sail and typically other sails can be set in conjunction with that mainsail with the gaff.

What’s in a Rig? The Yawl

Like, the ketch a yawl is equipped with two masts, a main and a mizzen, but ordinarily on a yawl, the mast is smaller and set behind the rudder post. This, therefore, beckons the question: is this an efficient and practical rig?

What’s in a Rig? The Ketch

Ketch rigs hold a special place in many a cruising sailor’s heart. They are two masted rigs with a main mast and a (smaller) mizzenmast – they carry a jib just like a sloop.

What’s in A Rig? The Junk Rig

What’s in a Rig? The Cutter Rig

Dinghy Sailing vs. Yacht Sailing

Alternative Energy in the Sailing World