Pondering Options for Varnishing a Mast
One of the most common questions we get regarding marine varnish is what kind of finish is best for a mast. Even though aluminum...
Eight Bells for Jeremy ‘Mac’ McGeary
This summer we said goodbye to Jeremy McGeary. For four years, Mac and I shared a corner of the editorial office at Cruising World,...
Tips on Choosing and Sizing Anchor Shackles
No matter what brand of anchor shackle you decide to use, understanding sizing and grades of shackles is essential, since this connector between your...
Squall Tactics for Sailors
The danger in running before a squall (or jibing downwind, a tactic sometimes employed by Transpac racers) is the inevitable wind shift that can...
Lightning Protection: The Truth About Dissipators
About this time of year, when lightning strikes become frequent occurrences, we receive a good deal of mail asking about static dissipators such as...
Inflatable PFD Care and Use
The July 2019 of Practical Sailor features another exemplary piece of research from safety expert Ralph Naranjo into personal flotation devices (PFD). In the...
Testing Sailing Knots that Really Grip
Im as prone as anyone to being enchanted by the big picture-but I learned quickly where that can lead. About 10 miles off the...
Conquering (or Coexisting with) Waterline Stains
Summer is here, and our routine maintenance chores now require some serious elbow grease. Our first impulse is to go for the super-strength acids...
Reframing Our Views on the Auto-inflate PFD
In the July 2019 issue of Practical Sailor we dive again into the world of inflatable PFD/harnesses. This time our focus is on auto-inflation...
Preparing a Marina-Bound Boat for a Tropical Storm
Practical Sailor has covered storm preparation on several occasions. The two most extensive articles appeared in July 2008 Gear for Battening Down Ahead of...
What Is The Best Folding Bike For Your Sailboat?
This week we explore what the best folding bike is to keep on your sailboat and compare the time honored Dahon Folding Bike with...
