Boat of the Year 2026 Preview: Changes in the Weather

Smart German design meets bluewater toughness in the Sirius 35 DS, a compact cruiser built for every forecast. Walter Cooper

Explore More of Cruising World‘s 2026 Boat of the Year Competition

It was the concluding day of the Annapolis Sailboat Show in Maryland. Along with longtime sailing mates and colleagues Tim Murphy and Ralph Naranjo, I was the third member of the judging panel for Cruising World’s 2026 Boat of the Year contest...