Events, initiatives, boats and adventures. It’s SAIL of September!

Why get on board with us for the (very special) September issue of the Sailing Newspaper? For many good reasons. Read on, we are already revealing ten of them in advance, starting with our super initiatives that will allow you to enter the Genoa Boat Show for free or fulfill every sailor’s dream of participating in the legendary Barcolana. And much, much more!

1. WITH THIS NUMBER YOU GET INTO THE GENOA BOAT SHOW FOR FREE!
This year’s Genoa Boat Show promises to be as rich as ever in news, boats, accessories, and events all dedicated to sailing. So this year, we went big, too. We have made an agreement with “I Saloni Nautici,” the operating arm of UCINA, to let our readers in for free. It’s all very simple: you have the issue of the Sailing Newspaper in your hand, go straight to page 51 and memorize the secret code you find printed. Find a computer, tablet or smartphone, go to our website(here) and follow the instructions, and voila: get in for free at the Genoa Boat Show on any day, Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. But beware, you must hurry, because there are only 500 free tickets available for you. Everyone who comes to our hospitality (you can find us above the pavilion reserved for sailing, in the most beautiful area of the Salon) will be offered refreshments and a surprise gift. Plus they will enjoy special discounts on our publishing products and nautical accessories, reserved only for them.

2. COME WITH US TO THE BARCOLANA!
Take part in the Barcolana from October 9 to 11 as you never have before, with the Sailing Newspaper you can be the star of the world’s most famous regatta. You will have at your disposal to relax: Clovis, a 26-meter boat where you can relax and enjoy the buzz on the docks before the regatta; a prestigious boat to participate in the regatta, including the splendid Salona 44; an exceptional skipper such as Sailor of the Year Matteo Miceli; participation in the sailing quiz to win a TAG Heuer Aquracer watch. In short, many unique ingredients to have fun at sailing’s biggest party: the Barcolana, a unique event capable of gathering 2,000 boats Oct. 9-11 in Trieste. Sign up now at nauticplace.com/barcolana; book your place on board for the weekend at a cost of only 350 euros, and if you want you can also sleep on board while places last. By participating in the TAG Heuer VELAFestival Barcolana initiative, you will get personalized clothing, a VIP pass to access our Hospitality, you can relax and have something at our bar. What are you waiting for Last year, not only did we have a good time, but we also won the Barcolana in the cruise class with the Italia Yacht, and the crew made our friends who stayed home die of envy.

3. RECORD!
Welcome to the Guinness Book of World Records of sailing! Ocean crossings, world tours, speed. In this feature we find out who made history, some really interesting trivia (did you know, for example, that the record on miles covered in 24 hours set by a sailing ship in 1854 stood for 130 years?), and hear the opinions of two sailors with a record-breaking PDA, Vasco Vascotto and Giancarlo Pedote!

4. SPECIAL AUTUMN SALONS
Shipyards around the world and manufacturers of accessories and equipment are preparing for the new season and uncovering their cards. We reveal a preview of 31 boats and 15 accessories that you can see at the upcoming fall boat shows (Cannes, Monte Carlo, Genoa, La Rochelle, Southampton, Newport, Fort Lauderdale and Paris).

5. LIVING ON A BOAT WITH A THOUSAND EUROS
Exactly how much does it cost to live on a sailboat? We know this thanks to an American couple who jotted down, month by month, every single expense they incurred for living aboard. We have prepared for you a “scoreboard” that is based on non-theoretical data. You will find that doing “downsizing” is not that difficult if you are careful!

6. BOATS OF THE MONTH
We spent two days aboard the new Grand Soleil 46 LC, the boat that expands the shipyard’s philosophy without sacrificing its renowned DNA: comfort, but with class and speed. We then unveil the new Jeanneau 54: the French shipyard’s challenge is to bring luxury aboard production boats. The new 54-footer is the latest hull born of this philosophy.

7. THE CHOICE OF THE BAY
Deciding on the safest place to drop anchor requires careful assessment of your surroundings, so you understand the weather and the type of bottom. Also, do you know how to bottom properly so as not to bother other boats? We will explain it to you!

8. THE SAILOR WHO CONQUERED THE GREAT NORTH.
Unknown to many, Sebastien Roubinet was the first man to cross the Northwest Passage exclusively under sail. After two failed attempts, he is preparing to reach the North Pole by boat today. We tell you his story, and his “boat-sled” plans.

9. THE ITALIANS AT THE MINI TRANSAT
They have prepared hard and are now ready to face the oceanic pitfalls. They are the Italians entered in the 2015 Mini Transat, the toughest Atlantic challenge for soloists: we tell you their stories and their boats. No one is going to Douarnenez this year to “make up the numbers,” and after Pedote’s “near-goal” last year, the Italians are looked upon with fear by the French…

10. I CONNECT, ERGO SUM
Are you an “internet addict” and can’t think of a cruise without a Wi-Fi connection that works like home? Don’t panic. We explain how to create an efficient Wi-Fi connection aboard your boat that allows you to surf–even on your devices.

Remember, there are also many other good reasons not to miss the new June issue of the Sailing Journal. On newsstands, on iPad, iPhone and all Android tablets and smartphones.