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Kathy Young grew up around boats, sailing with her family out of Portsmouth Harbour, United Kingdom. She now lives on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand, and is a freelance writer and editor.
The Vakaros Atlas 2 mounted on the mast. It has a 4.4-in. transflective LCD screen, 320x240 pixel resolution (91 ppi) and red backlight. Photo courtesy of Vakaros.
Marine Electronics

Vakaros Atlas 2 Sailing Instrument: Profile

Hauling Jamie up the mast. Sailing Totem's Behan Gifford says she’s a much happier human being when on a boat.
Safety & Seamanship

Finding Balance: Mental Health on the Water

160 boats participated in the Island Cruising Pacific rally in 2024. (Image courtesy of Viki Moore)
Voyaging

Top 6 Tips for Pacific Rally Cruising

No need to miss your favorite bakery from land. With a pressure cooker, you can make this moist vegan lemon and blueberry cake for a special celebration, or as an anytime treat. (Photo/ Sarah Powell-Fowler)
Living Aboard

How to Prep and Store More Interesting Produce for Passage

Patricia Dallas and David Sapiane are the experienced and caring voices behind Gulf Harbour Radio (ZMH286). They work from their home near Auckland, New Zealand supporting sailors who are crossing the Pacific.
Safety & Seamanship

A Radio Lifeline for Cruisers

Leszek Wolnik, left, with granddaughter Reija, center, and crew Marija before their Atlantic crossing on a Vancouver 32. Reija and Marija had their hair braided in preparation for the voyage, while Leszek's hair was naturally voyage-ready. (Photo/ Leszek Wolnik)
Voyaging

Crossing the Atlantic with Kids: Intergenerational Voyaging Tips

Diesel Engines

Sailing Triteia: Budget Bluewater Cruising

Peter Mott has nine years of volunteer experience supporting bluewater sailors on their voyages via Passage Guardian. He holds New Zealand Boat Master and Coastal Skipper certifications
Safety & Seamanship

Safeguarding Sailors via Passage Guardian

Latest Videos

Carl Alberg’s Family Sailboat for the Ocean - Alberg 37 video from Practical Sailor
Video

Carl Alberg’s Family Sailboat for the Ocean – Alberg 37

Are you looking for a family sailboat that can cross the ocean and sail the Caribbean in safety and comfort? Carl Alberg designed the...
ASA Certification: Are Sailing Courses Really Worth It? video from Practical Sailor

ASA Certification: Are Sailing Courses Really Worth It?

Lagoon 55 - The Perfect Charter Boat for Your Caribbean Vacation video from Practical Sailor

Lagoon 55 – The Perfect Charter Boat for Your Caribbean Vacation

Bad Bottom Paint Slowing You Down? video from Practical Sailor

Bad Bottom Paint Slowing You Down?

Latest Sailboat Review

New Sailboats

Hunter 45DS Used Boat Review

Hunter Marine unveiled its latest large cruising monohull, the Hunter 45DS, in late 2007. The boat is essentially an upgrade of the 44DS, with twin wheels, a new transom, new styling, and a roomier, reconfigured interior. Hunter has sold 152 hulls since the boats debut, making it a fairly successful endeavor. To increase the Hunter 45DSs interior volume, designer Glenn Henderson opted for relatively high freeboard and additional length. Henderson also matched a nearly elliptical rudder with a smaller keel. The 54-horsepower Yanmar auxiliary engine moved the Hunter through calm water at 8 knots at 3,000 rpm. Testers sailed the 45-footer in flat water and 13.5 knots of wind, making 5.8 knots and were able to tack through 110 degrees. The current base price of the Hunter is $268,990.
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