Seeing Beyond Polarization

Has Practical Sailor reviewed sunglasses since the 2009 article? The feature wed really like to have is to be able to read our chartplotters...

Sailing Apparel: High-tech Sun Protection vs. Thrift Store Buys

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and its the No. 1 cancer in men older than 50. Take a glance...

Design For: Box for Binoculars

One of the primary causes of ruin for many pairs of binoculars is that they have no home. Loose in the cockpit, or sharing...

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....

Compact Binoculars

The uses of binoculars aboard a boat need not be explained in detail here. We know what they do: An indistinct lump becomes a...

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...

Marine Binoculars Over $300

Quality Optics, warranty: ruggedness put Fujinons on top.What do you get when you spend big bucks on binoculars? Significan'tly better optics and increased durability....

Seeing the Light on Night Vision

A few weeks ago, I found myself in the desert at night and reflected upon how much the wide expanses of sand and rock...

Mailport: 12/06

MARINE INSURANCE REDUXI have been reading with much interest your articles about marine insurance this year (April and May 2006). Every year, I look...

7×50 Marine Binoculars Update

A pair of top-quality 7x50 marine binoculars can be pretty pricey, but its an essential piece of gear on a cruising boat. Good binoculars...

Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...