Steve Jobs’ Megayacht, In His Own Words
After much persistent and gentle prodding of management, Practical Sailor converted to Macs last year. So, like millions around the world who rely on...
Canada Metal Pacific, New Rocna Maker, Offers Anchor Exchange Program
Since our recent report that a number (how many remains in dispute) of Rocna anchors did not meet published design specifications, the Rocna anchors...
Looking Out Through the Porthole
Putting together the November 2011 issue, I was struck by the stark contrast between the cover story on the Marshall 22, a no-frills catboat...
Protect Your Boat’s Deck From Ice Damage This Winter
It is the first day of fall, and that means winter is right around the corner, which is no fun sailors who live in...
West Marine Issues Notices on Rocna Anchors
In the wake of questions about the tensile strength of steel used in the shafts of Rocna anchors, West Marine has issued product specification...
Small Boats with Full-batten Mainsails Have Few Options for Reducing Luff-slide Friction
One of the key improvements made to the mainsail featured in the August 2011 article on choosing a mainsail was the addition of...
Manual vs. Automatic Inflatable Life Jacket / Safety Harnesses
As a follow-up to last weeks blog post on safety tethers, it is important to note that these devices are just one component in...
PS Repeats Tether Release Warning in Wake of Chicago-Mackinac Race Fatalities
While there is no evidence yet that the fatal sailing accident in the Chicago-Mackinac Race this week is linked to a safety tether problem,...
How Do You Cleat a Line on a Boat?
A couple of photos in the July issue of Practical Sailor prompted a deluge of emails regarding the proper way to cleat a line....
The Fundamentals of Mainsail Trim
The article on selecting a cruising mainsail coming up this month (August 2011) offers plenty of advice on choosing a main, but nothing on...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
