Sailing dinghy

Whatever their design, all good little boats have one thing in common: they’re tons of fun

Most small sailboats under 20 feet in this list are time-tested, easy to rig, simple to sail, extremely fun, and perfect either for solo sailing or for sailing with friends and family.

Coolest dinghies: Merlin Rocket.

The Tiwal 3 Small Sailboat fits in 2 bags, and assembles in 20 minutes without tools. Explore our Performance Sailing Dinghy.

I had originally wanted a dayboat that was roomy with easy lines and ideal for exploring the estuaries of South Devon, but I got that and so much more.

Skylark was designed by Paul Gartside for day-sailing in the sporty estuary and ocean waters off the Oregon coast. With a 14' length and a 5'8" beam and tipping the scales at 550 lbs, Skylark is one big, little boat with plenty of freeboard and stability.

Eastport Pram: Ultra-light Sailing Dinghy That You Can Build!

From our November issue, is a collection of 22 spirit-of-tradition boats of every stamp and from around the world. From 40-knot runabouts to sailing dinghies, today’s modern classics are a diverse bunch. We did a special supplement on the spirit of tradition, as it has become known, in our November issue. We also asked 18 […]

Here's a handy boat that can be rowed, sailed, and powered with up to three large adults, and it

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