How fast is a Topcat K2X? For my first sail on this unusual beach catamaran, we had 16–18 knots of wind, some seriously big waves and perfect conditions to ...
Joyrider TV
“Step up into the life raft” is a reminder that abandoning ship should be a last resort. A boat that remains afloat can offer shelter, water, shade, and a much ...
Sailing Zingaro
Five weeks after disappearing with 25 people aboard, the Joyita was found afloat and empty. Nobody aboard was ever found. The boat survived, leaving one ...
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/gSY7381NOBs Things are starting to get real around here, and every day as projects get ticked off the list ...
Sailing SV Delos
A broken mast doesn’t necessarily mean the sailing is over. With enough mast left standing, a spinnaker pole and a sail turned sideways can become a makeshift ...
What should you do before sailing with a brand-new set of Hobie 16 sails? At Hilton Head, South Carolina, we’re setting up a unique new sail package created ...
They’re called “marriage savers” for a reason. Headsets keep crew from shouting across the boat, but hand signals work too, provided everyone speaks the same ...
Catamaran sailing is making a comeback on Hilton Head Island—and Joe Tobin is one of the people making it happen. I joined Joe, the event coordinator and ...
A collision can flood the bow without flooding the whole boat. A watertight bulkhead separates that forward compartment from the living space, helping contain ...
Once the hull slips under, this Arcona disappears in seconds. A broken rudder tube below the waterline can leave an opening that’s almost impossible to seal ...
You can tell Ted Gozzard designed this boat for offshore cruising; the handholds, narrow walkways, toe rail-mounted stanchions, big deck drains...if I had to ...
15 miles around Vassiliki Bay on the Hobie 16 — racing against other Hobie 16s, Tigers and a C2. It started with some seriously fast sailing, but as the race ...
Sun exposure can make the plastic parts in this style of mainsail furler brittle, and broken pieces can damage the furling line. I explain why I’m not a fan of ...
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YxMaVSgLWhs Today is a BIG day for our future floating home. The corian countertops are going in and it's going ...
Moving a traveler onto a catamaran hardtop means that structure has to withstand enormous sailing loads. A gybe can suddenly load the mounting and cause chaos. ...
This Hobie 16 is from 2011 and has spent its life exposed to the brutal Greek sun — but it still looks remarkably fresh. The secret? Keep the UV off it! I’m ...
Gozzard Yachts builds only a handful of customized bluewater boats each year instead of chasing production volume. I think staying small and family-owned has ...
Both engines are diesels, but one uses simple mechanical injection while the other relies on an ECU-controlled fuel rail for greater efficiency. I would weigh ...
The conclusion of the 2026 Tornado European Championships at Univela Campione, Lake Garda. After four days and 11 races, it was time to celebrate the sailors ...
The final day of the 2026 Tornado European Championships at Lake Garda—and unfortunately, it didn’t end as we had hoped. Race 1 was sailed in average to light ...
A covered sail is not worn out simply because it is old; I judge it by miles, flogging, and sun exposure. A sailmaker’s needle should pop through tight Dacron, ...
Day 3 of the 2026 Tornado European Championships—and finally, we have wind! After two days of lighter conditions, Lake Garda delivered enough breeze to bring ...
A cockpit that looks comfortable at the dock can feel completely different once the boat heels 15 degrees. I look for a secure spot on the leeward side where a ...
Step onboard GRE 66 with Nikolaos Mavros and Polydoros Parianos for Race 5 of the 2026 Tornado European Championships at Lake Garda. On a light and constantly ...