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Dennis Caprio sailing

A Sailor for Life

Assembling the Puzzle: Dennis Caprio’s quest to “find himself” in 1970 led him to discover sailing. Mission accomplished.

I have to be honest: There are days when I pinch myself to be certain I am the editor-in-chief of this great magazine. And there are also plenty of days when the job is happy to do the pinching for me. Between my new responsibilities and Bossanova's sad time on the hard, 2012 was not a good boating year for me, and I spent a lot of time pining for time off the dock. But like all avid boaters, I have the luxury of great memories.

Adventures that Never Fade

Editor-in-Chief Mary South remembers moments at sea and ashore that are still so vivid they take her breath away. Check out her photos of the Beagle Channel in Patagonia, the Isle of Jura in Scotland, and Amazonian tributary Rio Negro.

Video: 65-Foot Wooden Sailboat Eda Frandsen

Eda Frandsen is a 65-foot traditional wooden sailing yacht based in the remote Scottish peninsula of Knoydart. She was built by hand from a converted Danish fishing vessel. This is an insight into life aboard in the Scottish Western Isles.

Modern Ark

Modern-Day Ark

Neobiblical styling marks a modern man’s take on the very first megayacht.

VHF Radio

On the Water and in Distress?

A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.

The ACR ResQLink personal locator beacon featers a high visibility strobe light, restowable antenna, and GPS receiver. At less than four inches tall, it is convenient to attach to a life vest (from $279). Powertraveller's solar chargers are durable and weather proof, allowing you to charge your electronics on the go. The Powermonkey Extreme model includes an external battery and multiple attachments, making it compatible for a variety of phones, tablet computers, GPS units, and more ($200). Home of the "Sweet Sloops," Harbor Sweets has been making delicious sailboat-shaped chocolates since 1973. The 30-piece "Seaside Wrapped Gift Assortment" shown here is $28.

Yachting’s Holiday Gift Guide

We rounded up five notable Newporters to model this year’s must-have holiday gifts. From the latest styles in winter apparel to the hottest new cameras and those ever-popular bottles of “cheer,” there is something here for all of your favorite seafarers—and no doubt an item or two you’ll want under your own Christmas tree. Read more about each Newporter in our December 2012 issue.

SAILING - START VG 2012-2103 - LES SABLES D'OLONNE (FRA) - 10/11/2012 - PHOTO VINCENT CURUTCHET / DPPI / VENDEE GLOBE - START -

Solo Racing Around the World

As observers, we may think that the men and women competing in the 2012-13 Vendée Globe are a few cookies short of a pound. They are instead emotionally and physically strong and very skillful.

Dennis Caprio sailing

A Sailor for Life

Assembling the Puzzle: Dennis Caprio’s quest to “find himself” in 1970 led him to discover sailing. Mission accomplished.

I have to be honest: There are days when I pinch myself to be certain I am the editor-in-chief of this great magazine. And there are also plenty of days when the job is happy to do the pinching for me. Between my new responsibilities and Bossanova's sad time on the hard, 2012 was not a good boating year for me, and I spent a lot of time pining for time off the dock. But like all avid boaters, I have the luxury of great memories.

Adventures that Never Fade

Editor-in-Chief Mary South remembers moments at sea and ashore that are still so vivid they take her breath away. Check out her photos of the Beagle Channel in Patagonia, the Isle of Jura in Scotland, and Amazonian tributary Rio Negro.

Video: 65-Foot Wooden Sailboat Eda Frandsen

Eda Frandsen is a 65-foot traditional wooden sailing yacht based in the remote Scottish peninsula of Knoydart. She was built by hand from a converted Danish fishing vessel. This is an insight into life aboard in the Scottish Western Isles.

Modern Ark

Modern-Day Ark

Neobiblical styling marks a modern man’s take on the very first megayacht.

VHF Radio

On the Water and in Distress?

A reminder from the U.S. Coast Guard to use your VHF radio—not your cellphone—to call for help when you’re in distress on the water.

The ACR ResQLink personal locator beacon featers a high visibility strobe light, restowable antenna, and GPS receiver. At less than four inches tall, it is convenient to attach to a life vest (from $279). Powertraveller's solar chargers are durable and weather proof, allowing you to charge your electronics on the go. The Powermonkey Extreme model includes an external battery and multiple attachments, making it compatible for a variety of phones, tablet computers, GPS units, and more ($200). Home of the "Sweet Sloops," Harbor Sweets has been making delicious sailboat-shaped chocolates since 1973. The 30-piece "Seaside Wrapped Gift Assortment" shown here is $28.

Yachting’s Holiday Gift Guide

We rounded up five notable Newporters to model this year’s must-have holiday gifts. From the latest styles in winter apparel to the hottest new cameras and those ever-popular bottles of “cheer,” there is something here for all of your favorite seafarers—and no doubt an item or two you’ll want under your own Christmas tree. Read more about each Newporter in our December 2012 issue.

SAILING - START VG 2012-2103 - LES SABLES D'OLONNE (FRA) - 10/11/2012 - PHOTO VINCENT CURUTCHET / DPPI / VENDEE GLOBE - START -

Solo Racing Around the World

As observers, we may think that the men and women competing in the 2012-13 Vendée Globe are a few cookies short of a pound. They are instead emotionally and physically strong and very skillful.

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