SAIL magazine revealed its annual Best Boat Nominees in September 2025 and now has selected the 2026 winners: After months of ...

There’s no denying the appeal of gliding over the open water, wind in your hair, and the sun on your face. Boat ownership has long been a cherished dream for many, and with more options for small, ...

Small fishing boats are often just as capable as larger ones that cost quadruple the price. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to take out a loan to buy the latest fiberglass bass boat or a deep-v ...

Part 1. : Small boat design and classification. The origins of small craft design; Fundamentals of small boat design; The classification of small boat types -- Part 2. : Fundamentals of boatbuilding.

The 42-foot Excess 13 slices through the water with asymmetrical hulls and a responsive, lightweight structure designed for bluewater cruising. Courtesy Excess Boat-show season is back with a boom.

On yellow legal paper, Mr. Kirby, a self-taught designer and Olympic sailor, came up with an impromptu design for a lightweight craft that changed the face of sailing. By Chris Museler Bruce Kirby, a ...