Practical Sailor Tests 12 sets of Performance Sailing Gloves
2)]Like several other models tested, West Marine’s glove provides a double layer of Amara on the heel, but that double layering doesn’t extend as...
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...
Practical Sailor Crowns Top Hats to Wear on the Water
Shade Shack CapThis little gem does everything the Aussie-style cap should do. It keeps the sun away and at a very affordable price (about...
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,...
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...
Enter the Keen Shoe
Three years have passed since we visited the realm of sailing footwear (see "The State of Our Soles," Aug. 15, 2001), and as you...
Womens Foul-Weather Gear
A few things to consider when purchasing foul-weather gear are your intent of purpose, the fit of the gear, and its safety features. Quality...
Chandlery: Bike Friday Road Tested
In February 2006, we compared four folding bikes, the Dahon Helios, the Dahon Cadenza, the Montague Paratrooper, and the West Marine Port Runner, with...
SailorBags Brand Tote Bags are Practical Sailor Approved
If youre in the market for a carry-all or soft-sided cooler, check out the classic-looking SailorBags line.Practical Sailorrecently picked up one of the SailorBag...
Float-Tech
The Float-Tech PFD, which is offered in seven sizes, provides 27 lbs. of buoyancy, and its makers say that it's designed to turn...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
