Mailport: Cold Weather Suits
Regarding your recent Inside Practical Sailor blog post Drysuits vs. Survival Suits, I raft the Colorado river in Grand Canyon where water temps are...
Knee Pads and Braces for Sailors
Battered sailors make good test subjects, especially when we are talking about gear to preserve our joints and appendages. That is why we sent...
Compact Scuba Kits for Sailors
In general, many cruisers prefer the freedom of snorkeling to scuba diving, yet there are situations when extending the time you can spend underwater...
Enticing Gifts and Gadgets for Sailors
While the keep-it-simple-sailor philosophy underlies our selection process, we do stumble upon products that, although far from necessary, fulfill their primary mission: incite an...
Boating Eyewear Guarantee
One of the reason we pay premium for brand-name products is the expectation that if something goes wrong, we'd get outstanding support. Some U.S....
Look for UV protection, fit, impact resistance
The ideal pair of sunglasses will vary among individuals. Fair-eyed people, for example, often prefer darker lenses. Our list of must-haves include UV protection,...
Winter Sailing Apparel
Mustang Survivals EP 6.5 Racing Dry Suit is part of an impressive line of EP 6.5 apparel and gear including dinghy smocks, dry bags,...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Sailors
Sailors are a practical lot. Sure, wed all enjoy a Fruit of the Month membership, but if you really want to make a sailors...
Sailing Gear for Kids
Whether your mini crewmembers are bound for a weekend family cruise or summer sailing camp, equipping them with the right gear will ensure their...
Earth, Wind, and Water
Each foul-weather garment was subject to a series of rigorous tests designed to measure resistance to the elements, breathability, wearability, reflectivity, functionality, and abrasion...
The Cheap Big Cruising Sailboat – Endeavour 42
Interested in a 40-45 foot cruising sailboat? Sailing Florida or the Bahamas and need a shoal draft sailboat that’s big enough to be a...
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Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 & 42 Used Boat Review
Cheoy Lee Shipyards of Hong Kong has been a commercial builder since the early 1900s and is one of the first molders of fiberglass...