Personal Gear & Apparel

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...

Womens Sailing Shoe Test Update

Since we last tested womens sailing shoes in July 2007, dozens of new styles have been released. While we can't test all of them,...

Real Kids Sunglasses

Only a few sunglasses manufacturers featured in last summers test (July 2009) offer childrens sunglasses, and those shades are usually just scaled down versions...

The Best Sailing Gear of 2010

With the end of the year approaching, Practical Sailor editorsoffer the annual selection of Editors Choice products for the Gear of the Year lineup....

The Liquid Image 310 Video Mask

For those of us who spend nearly as much time under the water as on it, the Liquid Image 310 video mask sounded like...

Sailing Sandals for Women

Its challenging to remember a world without sport sandals, but the performance sandal is a somewhat recent invention, having only been around 25 years....

What is the Best Way to Stay Hydrated at Sea?

Just as water is an essential element of sailing, its also vital to proper body function-yet staying hydrated underway is often taken for granted...

The Top 4 Drink Holders for Your Boat

We've spilled our share of drinks on board, and while its a shame to see a fresh drink go to waste, some beverages can...

Mailport: March 2010

Another sailboat owners’ group that should be added to your list of boat owners’ websites ("Website Roundup," January 2010) is the Friendship Sloop Society:...

Camet Wahine Shorts for Her

After a frustrating and fruitless day of shopping locally for gear appropriate for a 30-something woman to wear on the race course, Practical Sailor...

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...