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Destination: Antigua

Fifty Years of Innovation • Two industry giants are celebrating five decades this year. Here’s a look back at half a century on the water with Gori and Gill.

Shorty Drags • An overnight gale stirs up trouble for one trailer sailer.

Aquila Goes Sailing • A major powercat brand is turning towards new horizons with the announcement of three new sailing cats in their lineup.

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Mantus M3 Chain Hook • Brand New Plus Tried & True

Raymarine ClearCruise AR (Augmented Reality) • Brand New Plus Tried & True

XR 41 • This convertible speedster performs across the wind spectrum.

Dufout 48 • The latest from Dufour should help achieve the French builder’s goal of encouraging people to get on the water and sail, sail, sail.

Top 10 Best Boat Nominees 2026

In Search of Mantas in Wild Polynesia • ONE FAMILY TREKS OFF THE BEATEN PATH, ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SOME TRULY SPECIAL ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE.

The Future of Teak • AS THE SAILING WORLD’S FAVORITE WOOD BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO SOURCE, POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES ABOUND. THE QUESTION IS: WHAT TRADE OFFS NEED TO BE MADE?

Sailing The Azores • One cruising couple slows the pace down with a visit to this mid-Atlantic gem.

A Spare Parts Guide • Breaking Down The Art of Breaking Down.

Charter as an Escape Hatch • A drop-in sailing lifestyle is a reasonable alternative to cruising on your own boat.

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