A Bumpy Ride for America's Watery Highway Special Report: The scenic coastal route is in jeopardy as funding for dredging gets thin by Wendy Mitman Clarke
Natural Treasures of the Isthmus Varied ecosystems and wildlife reward cruisers on Costa Rica's west coast by Beth A. Leonard
Master of Deviation For everyone from Caribbean 1500 crews to Parrotheads, Davis Murray is the man by Herb McCormick
Catana 50: A Couple's Quest Yacht Style: This cat marries performance and luxury in a really big way by Mark Pillsbury
Columns
Shoreline Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, a favorite logbook, Cornell in Annapolis, pet rescue, Allied gam, and more edited by Elaine Lembo
On Watch Get your boats amps from the sun by Cap'n Fatty Goodlander
Point of View A captain's difficult decisions demands scrupulous objectivity by Skyli McAfee
Under Way An Island tradition enthralls a young sailor by Tristan Bridge
The Sailing Life
Cruising Connections This couple makes bluewater plans to do humanitarian work by Tom Linskey
Makeovers and Refits The right colors make small spaces seem big by Bernadette Bernon
Passage Notes The unofficial yacht club of Cape Horn is one of a kind by Beth A. Leonard
People and Food This meat-eating crew is surprised by the organic fare of Vanuatu by Diana Simon
Osprey's Flight Life Lessons emerge as each new project reveals itself by Wendy Mitman Clarke
Hands-on Sailor
Pulling Barbs from the Thorny Path Voyaging: A couple reaps the rewards of sailing to the Caribbean the hard way by Kylie Deacon
Expand Your Kayaking Possibilities Living Aboard: Pump up an inflatable by Ellen Norris
Go Outboard to Go Faster CW Hands-On Tip: Move your sheet lead by Andrew Burton
S.S.B. Installation Tips Systems: An Electronics expert offers advice by Ed Sherman
Reviews
Southerly 42RST: Sail Inshore or Offshore Boat Review: This new cruiser is in its element in both blue water and brown mud by John Burnham
Beneteau 31: Big Things from a Little Sister Boat Review: A family cruiser by Finot shares the styling and performance of its larger siblings by Mark Pillsbury
Canoe-Stern Beauty Classic Plastic: The Southern Cross 35 is a cutter that's sleek offshore and at home by Rodney Glover
Better Bahamas E-Charts Electronics: This latest software delivers by Tony Bessinger
Enjoy a Full-Size Ride New Products: A folding bike, a kayak, and a cabin fan catch our eye by Andrew Burton