Middletown, R.I. – Mark Pillsbury, editor-in-chief of Cruising World magazine, has named Bill Springer senior editor of the Bonnier Corp. cruising publication. Springer, a four-time national award-winning marine writer, comes to Cruising World after 14 years with SAIL magazine, most recently as senior editor.

Springer's new role at Cruising World will include creating and editing content for print and web, representing the magazine at boat shows and industry events, writing boat tests, and managing the magazine's industry-leading Boat of the Year program.

"I couldn't be more thrilled to be joining the Cruising World team," said Springer. "As a lifelong cruiser with thousands of offshore miles and hundreds of boat tests under my belt, it's a perfect fit. I'm looking forward to heading up our Boat of the Year program, and I'm excited to be part of a magazine that captures the humanity, technology, and wonder of cruising so well. "

 "Bill will play a vital role with us," said Pillsbury. "Our Boat of the Year program is a cornerstone of our success, and to lead it we needed someone who not only has intricate knowledge of the design and construction of sailboats, but also the hard-earned respect of the people who build them."

"We are ecstatic to lure a writer and editor of Bill Springer's caliber to the Cruising World team," said Sally Helme, publisher of Bonnier Corp.'s Sailing Group. "Bill is well-known and widely respected in the sailing community and enhances the rock-solid reputation of our award-winning staff. Along with recently appointed editor-in-chief Mark Pillsbury and deputy editor Elaine Lembo, Bill adds even more strength to our ongoing drive for continuous improvement as we connect sailing enthusiasts with their passion for cruising the world's oceans."

Cruising World, published monthly by Bonnier Corp., is considered the bible for blue-water sailors. Cruising World nurtures cruising sailors' dreams with practical how-to information and stirring real-life adventure articles.