Mens Foul-Weather Gear Update
The world of marine apparel is continuously evolving, following fashion trends and innovations in materials. One of the newest players to toss their hat...
Sea-Boot Camp Tests Footwear for Traction, Comfort, and Quality
When heavy weather hits, the last thing a skipper needs is the distraction of discomfort or worries over losing his footing. Effective foul-weather gear...
Practical Sailors Gear of the Year 2009
As each year nears its end, Practical Sailor editors find themselves poring over the dozens of products reviewed in the previous months to choose...
Mailport: 08/09
Bottom Scrubbing As a new boat owner, I have questions, but here’s a quickie: I have recently had my boat hauled and sanded to...
Practical Sailor Tests Polarized Sunglasses
With all the marketing nonsense surrounding sunglasses, its easy to forget that a good pair of polarized lenses is a tool, as essential to...
Mailport: 04/09
Tips on SpecsFor 35 years, Ive been wearing glasses (or contacts and sunglasses) while on the water, but I have yet to discover an...
Drysuits and Wetsuits for Sailors
Spring arrives in the minds of many sailors as soon as the ice has been carried out to sea. Its often the time when...
Foulie Gear for Your Feet: Socks from SealSkinz
In our continuing effort to stay warm and dry this winter, testers took a look at a few pairs of waterproof socks from SealSkinz,...
Practical Sailor Names 13 Products Best Gear of the Year
Practical Sailor’s annual wrap-up of the year’s best sailing equipment looks at our favorite top-rated products from November 2007 to November 2008, including the...
Cold-weather Gloves Face Freezing Rain, Hail, and Snow during Practical Sailor Test
Cold-weather sailing apparel needs to be more waterproof, more windproof, and much warmer than gear for most other cold-weather activities. To find the best...
The No Expense Spared Antigua 60 Cruising Sailboat Soolaimon
Join us for a boat tour of the gorgeous Antigua 60 cruising sailboat Soolaimon. She boasts electric winches, a mighty Lofrans electric windlass, and...
