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Patrick Childress

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The late Patrick Childress, a longtime contributor to Practical Sailor, is a circumnavigator whose blog and YouTube channel is maintained by his widow, sailing writer and offshore sailor Rebecca Childress. You can follow Patrick and Rebecca's adventures aboard their Valiant 40 Brick House at whereisbrickhouse.com.

How Long Do Sails Last?

How long do sails actually last? Sailmakers often say cruising sails last around 10–15 years, but what happens when you discover a sail that’s...

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This recent sailboat from Jeanneau may as well be a spaceship. They’ve taken all the time-honored designs of a monohull aft cockpit and turned...