Sailboat Review: Performance Catamaran Balance 442
A 44-foot catamaran that punches above its weight, the Balance 442 is a performance-oriented platform that’s also ideal for ocean sailing and living aboard.
A 44-foot catamaran that punches above its weight, the Balance 442 is a performance-oriented platform that’s also ideal for ocean sailing and living aboard.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced sailor, these cats are worth taking a look at.
Catamaran owners and monohull converts look at the reasons they chose multihull sailing.
The Neel 43 is a multihull that’s well-suited for a couple who want to live large and cruise fast.
When it comes to getting a bang for your buck, a pocket cruiser might be the ultimate recreational vehicle.
With a lifting keel and a tabernacle-stepped mast, the versatile L30 daysailer can be tacked or towed to wherever you want to sail next.
Spending time aboard racing sailboats can make cruising better. Plus, racing is just plain fun.
A letter from the editor about Cruising World’s latest issue.
In ideal conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a taut fleet of 17 contestants vied for top honors in the 2023 edition of Cruising World’s annual Boat of the Year competition.
It was terrific to see a trio of boats in the mid-30-foot division, but also to discover that all three yachts in the class were exemplary sailboats.
This Euro-centric class had one important factor in common: The sailing performance across the quartet was top-notch.
This division truly lived up to its name, with a solid lineup of five nominees that lit up under sail.
A 44-foot catamaran that punches above its weight, the Balance 442 is a performance-oriented platform that’s also ideal for ocean sailing and living aboard.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced sailor, these cats are worth taking a look at.
Catamaran owners and monohull converts look at the reasons they chose multihull sailing.
The Neel 43 is a multihull that’s well-suited for a couple who want to live large and cruise fast.
When it comes to getting a bang for your buck, a pocket cruiser might be the ultimate recreational vehicle.
With a lifting keel and a tabernacle-stepped mast, the versatile L30 daysailer can be tacked or towed to wherever you want to sail next.
Spending time aboard racing sailboats can make cruising better. Plus, racing is just plain fun.
A letter from the editor about Cruising World’s latest issue.
In ideal conditions on Chesapeake Bay, a taut fleet of 17 contestants vied for top honors in the 2023 edition of Cruising World’s annual Boat of the Year competition.
It was terrific to see a trio of boats in the mid-30-foot division, but also to discover that all three yachts in the class were exemplary sailboats.
This Euro-centric class had one important factor in common: The sailing performance across the quartet was top-notch.
This division truly lived up to its name, with a solid lineup of five nominees that lit up under sail.
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