Bottom Paint Removal Decision Time
Tempis fugit . . . times a-waistin’ . . . fast flies the irreparable hour . . . However you choose to use your...
The Old Salt’s Solution to Chafe Prevention
Just four days into tropical storm season in the North Atlantic, soon-to-be tropical storm Alex swept across South Florida and flooded city streets. Since...
Defeating Bacteria in Your Diesel Fuel
We've ensured that we're taking on good, high quality fuel and we're even pre-filtering it, yet still our filters clog quicker than they ever...
Connecting Very Small Wires on Boats
If new LEDs or marine electronics are your horizon, you'll soon find yourself tangling with tiny wire connections that seem so fragile it's hard...
The Big Chill: Preparing to Sail Through Winter
For the first year since escaping New England to take the helm of Practical Sailor in 2005, I’ll be experiencing a true autumn, this time...
Quest for the Sailboat Cupholder
Cupholders are so ubiquitous on cars today, that it’s hard to imagine a time when there wasn’t a place to put your coffee mug...
How Sailors Can Be Citizen Scientists
When I took over the helm of Practical Sailor more than 15 years ago, although it was never explicitly stated, the mission seemed pretty...
Ian Exposes Risks to Boats in Hurricane Zone
With our Southwest Florida office so near to the path of Hurricane Ian’s eye, we’re getting a sad, up-close look at the storm’s impact...
Dealing with Dirty Sails
If you've been looking for Practical Sailor's guidance on sail-cleaning, this blog post is a good place to start.
We published a PS Advisor on...
Treatments to Preserve Ropes and Lines through the Seasons
More sailors in colder climates are finding ways to extend their sailing season through the winter, and we’ve provided a ton of research on...
How To Buy Sails – With Joe Cooper
Looking to learn how to buy sails for your sailboat? Deciding between Dacron sails or laminate sails? Thinking about how to buy carbon fibre...
