PS Readers Letter Sparks West Marine Tether Recall
In response to a Practical Sailor query regarding the design of a popular offshore safety tether, West Marine issued a voluntary recall of its...
The Ultimate Underwater Camera Housing Endurance Test
Annie Greenbergs Associated Press story of the underwater camera housing that kept its Nikon camera in pristine condition and survived a 2,000-mile voyage, including...
Online Learning Worked for Me
A little voice said check your ego at the door when I plunked down my $700 for the Mariners Learning Systems online course for...
Abby Sunderland Awaits Rescue
Like any sailor, I was very relieved to hear that Abby Sunderland (right) was alive and well after a harrowing dismasting in the Indian...
Two New “Green” Marine Products
Practical Sailor welcomes any new technology or product that lessens boaters environmental impact and encourages more sustainable practices, but were always a little skeptical...
About Inside Practical Sailor
Inside Practical Sailor offers a personalized look inside whats happening at Practical Sailor magazine. Heres where youll find news about upcoming tests, previews of...
Your Nautical Chart Prices Just Doubled
The price for U.S. nautical charts of the world effectively doubled on May 1, when the Federal Aviation Authority stopped distribution.Heres what I know...
Don’t Trash that Old Garmin 48 GPS!
Step 2: Unplug the wiring to make it more accessible.Step 3: Remove the existing soldered-in dead battery. Both wires should be green, note which...
Google Sky Map for Sailors
My brother-in-law showed up for an Easter weekend reunion with his new Android phone and a cool little app that I wish I had...
Tips on Preventing Mildew Growth on Boats and Sails
I've been growing several interesting varieties of mold and mildew at home. It is glamorous work, I know. While my wife, Theresa, disagrees, I...
Seven dead after superyacht sinks off Sicily. Was the crew at...
Superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Italy leaving a lot of questions. Was it her retractable keel being up and stowed? The freak...
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Sailing the Salish Sea on Canada’s west coast is the dream of many a sailor. With a lifetime of sailing dinghies and messing about...