Port of San Diego Publishes Antifouling Paint Study
Paint companies, boatyards, and boat owners will no doubt be closely watching the progress of an antifouling report posted today by the San Diego...
Perfect Gifts for the DIY Sailor
In the January issue of Practical Sailor, technical editor Ralph Naranjo opens his workshop to readers and offers his advice to power tool selection....
A Short List of Centerboard Cruising Boats
Being stuck on the west coast of Florida, with two shoaling channels offering the easiest access out to the Gulf of Mexico, Ive suddenly...
What’s the Probability? Weather Rock Stars Convene.
A changing climate brings changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Atlantic and Pacific basin, another reason to hone your...
Low Friction Rings for Sailing
Our PS Advisor article on barber haulers illustrated an arrangement that relied on a low friction ring to control tension on the sheet. Although...
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...
Complacency and the Modern Sailor
This summer 18 sailors set out in the 50th Anniversary Golden Globe Race, a retro race which sought to recreate the circumstances of the...
Build Your Own Boot Dryer
Now, more than just about any time in my life, have I found sailing to be essential to maintaining a healthy body and happy...
Need A COVID-19 Toilet Quick? Try This Trailer Sailor...
COVID-19 has made it harder to find a clean toilet these days. If only you could bring a sanitary bathroom with you.
Maybe you have...
Preserving Leftover Paints and Varnishes
One of the counterintuitive fall rituals is to renew your varnish and finishes before putting your boat into storage. After all, who is going...
Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Bavaria C42? See a Bavaria 42 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
