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  1. Editor's Choice: 18 Bluewater Sailboats We Love

    Bluewater sailboats are specifically designed for long-distance sailing. They have the capacity to carry ample supplies, including food, water, and fuel, allowing sailors to embark on extended journeys without the need for frequent resupply stops. With their self-sustainability features and efficient hull designs, these boats can cover long ...

  2. SAIL Top 10 Best Boats for 2023

    • Logging some 30,000 blue-water cruising miles with her family, SAIL Editor-in-Chief Wendy Mitman Clarke has raced and cruised all kinds of boats over a lifetime of sailing. ... extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.

  3. Twelve Top Bluewater Cruising Boats

    Top 10 Best Boat 2025 Nominees Hanse 360, J/40 Hanse 360 With the new 360, Hanse Yachts continues its design partnership with Berret-Racoupeau, extending the line that began with the 460 and 510 (both SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winners in 2023 and 2024, respectively) and now also the new 410.

  4. The best bluewater sailboats (we analyzed 2,000 boats to find out)

    The 10 best bluewater boats. 1. Westsail 32. Photo credit: SailboatData.com. The Westsail 32 is one of the most iconic bluewater cruisers and 19 have set out to cross the Pacific in the PPJ rally since 2009. In 1973, this small cruising sailboat garnered a 4-page spread in Time magazine.

  5. 43 of the best bluewater sailboat designs of all time

    Arcona 435. The Performance Cruiser winner at the 2019 European Yacht of the Year awards, the Arcona 435 is all about the sailing experience. She has genuine potential as a cruiser-racer, but her ...

  6. Best Liveaboard Bluewater Catamarans

    The best production blue water cruising catamarans are the Manta 42, the Lagoon 42, the Leopard 45, the Lagoon 450, and the Prout 45. ... Best Liveaboard Catamaran Sailboats. Daniel Wade. December 28, 2023. Can a Novice Sail Around the World? Elizabeth O'Malley. June 15, 2022. 4 Best Electric Outboard Motors. Daniel Wade.

  7. 10 of the Best Bluewater Sailboats Under 40 Feet

    Length: 35′. Courtesy Gemini Catamarans. The Gemini Legacy 35 is a bluewater sailboat under 40 feet designed with a focus on stability, safety, and ease of handling. Its catamaran design, with a beam of 14 feet, provides remarkable stability both at anchor and underway.

  8. 4 best bluewater cruisers of 2022

    Best bluewater cruisers of 2022. The new flagship Allures 51.9, for example, is a no-nonsense adventure cruising design built and finished to a high standard. It retains Allures' niche of using ...

  9. SAIL's 2023 Best Boats Awards

    The SAIL Top 10 Best Boats for 2023: Beneteau First 36. From the judges: "A versatile, very lively craft that will appeal strongly to both dedicated racing sailors and performance-oriented ...

  10. A Guide to 10 Great Blue Water Boats

    A Guide to 10 Great Blue Water Boats. By George Day · On March 27, 2024. Every veteran cruiser has his or her list of favorite cruising boats and, because cost is often an issue for many sailors, a lot of those boats will fall in the under-40-foot category. There are certainly many sweet designs under 40 feet that range from the venerable ...

  11. 5 Best Liveaboard Bluewater Sailboats

    4. William Atkin "Eric" 32. "Eric," designed in the 1920s by famous marine architect William Atkin, is a radical departure from typical modern liveaboard sailboats. However, as a bluewater liveaboard sailboat, this vessel likely outshines all the others on this list in almost every conceivable way.

  12. Best Single-Handed Bluewater Sailboats

    Finding the best single-handed blue water sailboat for those needs can be a tough task. Regardless if you have a cruiser or racing sailboat, a single-handed one can offer many opportunities versus larger boats. ... October 3, 2023. The Best Sailing Schools And Programs: Reviews & Ratings. Daniel Wade. September 26, 2023. Important Legal Info.

  13. 7 Legendary Solo Bluewater Sailboats Worth Considering

    The most legendary solo bluewater sailboats are the Contessa 32, Westsail 32, Hallberg-Rassy 42F, Pacific Seacraft 37, Island Packet 38, Tayana 42, and Amel 54. These boats have it all: from robust designs to a world-renowned reputation for performance and reliability. They are known for their seaworthiness, durability, and comfort.

  14. Best Blue Water Sailboats Under 40 Feet

    The range of Swedish-built Hallberg-Rassy small blue water yachts is one of the most impressive of any manufacturer. Boasting four yachts under 40 feet, they put their nine decades of expertise into both center cockpit and aft cockpit ocean-going cruisers and have the awards to show for it. From the Hallberg-Rassy 340, which manages to pack ...

  15. The best bluewater sailboats under 40 feet (we analyzed ...

    The Westsail 32 is one of the most iconic bluewater cruisers. Built by the Westsail Corporation in the 1970s, this plucky, small sailboat has developed a cult following over the decades. Since 2009, 19 have set out to cross the Pacific in the PPJ rallies. The Westsail 32 is known for its sturdy construction, seaworthiness, and classic looks.

  16. 20 Bluewater Cruising Sailboats Under $100,000

    One of the most common downfalls of the Hans 38-T is electrical problems, so be sure to get the wiring checked out by a professional. Outside of electrical issues, this boat is a proven winner in the cruising world. Prices start around $70,000 but expect to pay well over $100,000 for the more admirable models.

  17. Best Bluewater Sailboats Under 24 Feet

    The best bluewater sailboats under 24 feet are the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, Norseboat 21.5, Catalina 22 Sport, Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, and West Wight Potter 19. These sailboats have ample space for a couple and even a moderately-sized family along with all the amenities you may need. A roomy cabin, galley, and settees are necessary to go ...

  18. Best Boat Nominees 2023

    LOA 43ft 8in BEAM 23ft DRAFT 4ft 9in DISPLACEMENT 22,046lb, SAIL AREA 1,130ft 2 Nautitech, nautitechcatamarans.com. SMALL BOATS. Tiwal 3R. The just-released Tiwal 3R has some big shoes to fill, following in the wake of the Tiwal 2, which won a SAIL Magazine Best Boats award in 2019.

  19. Sailing lessons and live aboard courses

    5-day sailing course on board of a cruising yacht. The main objective of the course is to teach basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, basic sail trim, helm commands, seamanship and safety. Ideal for candidates with little to no previous sailing experience who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht.

  20. best used bluewater sailboats

    It seems everyone has a top 10 list of ideal used bluewater cruising sailboats, but when compared, no two lists would ever be the same. And while we made our top picks for Five Af

  21. Best Blue Water Sailboats Under 40 Feet

    The best bluewater sailboats under 40 feet include the Westsail 32, Hunter e33, Tayana 37, and Najad 355. These bluewater sailboats, depending on your situation, can suit your needs for offshore sailing or long distance cruising. Sailboats under 40 feet also tend to be an adequate amount of space. After a detailed analysis, the best bluewater ...

  22. Clean Water Russia 2023 Moscow, Russia

    The trade fair Clean Water Russia will take place on May 14 - 16 2023 at Uralexpocentre. The trade fair Clean Water Russia will take place on May 14 - 16 2023 at Uralexpocentre. Join today and be a part of the fastest growing B2B Network Join Now. Premium Services; Buyers; Products;

  23. Moscow Boat Show 2023

    THE EXPOSITION Combined and aluminum boats and boats for outdoor activities on the water, hunting, fishing and travel will be presented by the companies — APPARELBOATS ... BUSINESS PROGRAM Visitors to the International Exhibition of Boats and Yachts "Moscow Boat Show" 2023 will enjoy a versatile business program, which includes lectures by ...