Practical Sailor's gear and boat reviews take the guesswork out of your buying decisions.

“WHAT DOES PRACTICAL SAILOR SAY??”

For almost three decades, active and dedicated sailors have turned to PRACTICAL SAILOR to answer their important gear buying questions. Because it accepts no commercial advertising, PRACTICAL SAILOR has the unfettered freedom to deliver impartial and uncompromising evaluations of today’s sailing gear and equipment.

Famed for its rigorous and demanding tests, PRACTICAL SAILOR separates the good gear from the bad. You’ll discover which equipment is best for your boat, your budget and your sailing. You’ll steer clear of gear that’s overpriced, second-rate, or dangerous to your sailing safety.

From bottom paints to mast steps...GPS to PFDs...anchors to engines...autopilots to genoa cars...inverters to inflatables, you’ll make the right buying choices when you ask PRACTICAL SAILOR first.