Sailboat Review: Seawind 1170

"Why Bermuda? The allures are endless. It's a quaint, well-cared-for piece of Britain plunked down 650 miles off the US East Coast, for one. The entire island is much like a park. There's no heavy traffic, no trash on the highways. Everyone's lawn is mowed. The place is immaculate. It also has everything a yacht and crew might require."

Here's why Bermuda should be a waypoint for any East Coaster heading to or from the islands.

The Annapolis Sailboat Show is the premier sailing event of the season, bringing over 550 exhibitors and 200 boats to historic downtown Annapolis.

A taut, compact cruising catamaran, the Seawind 1170 is designed and laid out for adventurous couples to set sail. Our judges agreed, ranking it among the top nominees in Cruising World' s 2024 Boat of the Year competition at the Annapolis Sailboat Show.

Concept Yachts acquired Southerly Yachts a year ago, and has since applied high-end standards. Here's why that's good news for near-shore cruisers.

No matter where in the world you choose to cruise, Dream Yacht Worldwide has top-notch boats available- for bareboat bookings, single-cabin charters or as part of an ownership program.

Adding the right-size cockpit cover is as much an art as a science. Here's where to start.