# SAIL Magazine SAIL Magazine is the magazine of record on the sailing way of life. Whether it’s cruising, racing, or lifestyle, our editorial mission is to inspire, educate and entertain sailors of every kind and to celebrate the sport in words and images. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cruising Tips: The Big Question & Make a Note](https://sailmagazine.com/cruising/cruising-tips/cruising-tips-the-big-question-make-a-note/) _2026-08-14 · Tom Cunliffe_ Twist: The Big Question When asked to help out onboard, I’m sometimes surprised to find how many skippers only have a vague notion of how much twist to allow, or encourage, in the mainsail. Close hauled or close reaching, twist is controlled on a yacht fitted with a mainsheet traveler largely by mainsheet tension. In … ## [Eight Bells: John Rousmaniere](https://sailmagazine.com/cruising/profiles-cruising/eight-bells-john-rousmaniere/) _2026-08-14 · R. Steven Tsuchiya and Sheila McCurdy_ The sailing world has lost another great this week in the passing of John Rousmaniere, author of Fastnet Force 10 and numerous other sailing texts. ## [Zero to Caribbean](https://sailmagazine.com/cruising/lifestyle/zero-to-caribbean/) _2026-08-12 · Carter Reznik_ As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat to the Caribbean. And, honestly, who doesn’t want to do that, right? Right! If you’re on the hard somewhere, you’re not likely to meet very many folks who have successfully … ## [Beneteau Oceanis 52](https://sailmagazine.com/boats/boat-reviews/beneteau-oceanis-52/) _2026-08-06 · Zuzana Prochazka_ A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand. ## [From the Editor: Pick a Job, Any Job](https://sailmagazine.com/cruising/lifestyle/from-the-editor-pick-a-job-any-job/) _2026-08-05 · Lydia Mullan_ I’ve been racing aboard a new boat this summer, and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about crew dynamics and what makes a good teammate. Truth be told, I’ve sailed with a lot of great people over the years, but it’s hard to pin down exactly what makes someone great to sail with. I have … ## [A Communication and Safety System System That Makes No Compromises](https://sailmagazine.com/sponsored-content/em-trak-x100-communication/) _2026-07-31 · Matt Herr_ How em-trak's new X100 is simplifying communication and safety at the helm. ## [The Independence Cup: Year 34](https://sailmagazine.com/racing/regattas/the-independence-cup-year-34/) _2026-07-31 · Lydia Mullan_ America’s longest running regatta for adaptive sailors took place last weekend in Chicago’s Burnham Park Harbor. ## [Boat Review: Aquila 50 Sail](https://sailmagazine.com/boats/boat-reviews/boat-review-aquila-50-sail/) _2026-07-30 · Zuzana Prochazka_ While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has entered the sailing market with their first 50-foot model. “All of us at Aquila used to be sailors,” says Nick Harvey, Aquila Group’s chief revenue officer. “We’re just returning to … ## [ASA Adopts Savvy Navvy](https://sailmagazine.com/cruising/sail-news/asa-adopts-savvy-navvy/) _2026-07-30 · Lydia Mullan_ The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings. ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ICjP8xKhW8xd) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [The Everglades Challenge, Race for Redemption](https://sailmagazine.com/racing/the-everglades-challenge-race-for-redemption/) _2026-07-28 · Mike Filimon_ The Everglades Challenge is a race, an adventure, and a test of character all at once.