Quality Yachts With Premium Service From Swiftsure Yachts

By Latitude 38 | August 10, 2026 | West Coast, USA |

Swiftsure Yachts offers exceptional service, quality brokerage boats and new yachts for world cruising. Visit our website swiftsureyachts.com.

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Punching Above Their Weight

Sailing in the 25- to 28-ft Sweet Spot

When you're looking for a simple, inexpensive knockaround sailboat, something in the 25-28-ft range should suit your fancy.

Thousands of words in Pictures

Sailagram: A Snapshot of July Sailing

Welcome to July's Sailagram. This month we share photos of sailors from up and down the West Coast, to Hawaii, and even a drop-in from France.

demystify the process

The Resourceful Sailor’s DIY Winch Maintenance

Are you afraid of losing valuable pieces? Are you worried about a mess?

Fun Times in the Caribbean

A Surprise Victory in the Heineken Regatta

With a full boat and a two-week slot, we were hatching plans to visit St. Maarten when Doug noticed our trip coincided with the 2026 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta.