A Slam Dunk
Italian sailing gear-maker Slam has recently come out with a new laptop backpack, a water-resistant tote for that all-important lifeline to global communications and...
Boat Shoe Update
Following Tevas top-ranked performance in the womens athletic-style sailing shoes test (July 2007), Practical Sailor editors decided to try out the latest mens Tevas...
Practical Sailor Sheds Some Light on LED Flashlights
Testers evaluated 25 different flashlights. Among these were products from Inova, Underwater Kinetics, Tektite, Sea Fit, Streamlight, Garrity, Pelican, Dr. LED, and IQ Lights....
Nikon and Fujinon go head-to-head in Practical Sailors test of image-stabilized binoculars
We pitted the Nikon 14x40 Stabil-Eyes against the Fujinon TS 1040 Techno-Stabi binocular, which beat out four competitors&emdash;priced from $500 to $1,300 and with...
For the Wooden Boat Buff
All year long, wooden boat worshippers can drool over pin-ups of the worlds classic beauties, thanks to two calendars that spotlight these works of...
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...
Marine Dock Carts Field Test 2007
The three hand trucks&emdash;Roleez Folding-Wheel, Sea Bowld, and Dock Dolly&emdash;were nearly identical, with telescoping handles and flip-up bases. The four others&emdash;the Roleez Sports Caddy,...
Ego Case Boasts iPod Protection, Clear Sound
Late last year,Practical Sailor published an article about devices that keep iPods free of moisture, sand, and dust (see Practical Sailor November 2006). Only...
The Human Shammy
The high-tech materials found in underwear and outerwear are making their way into the towel market. The Wick-er Warmup towel, made by Discovery Trekking...
Practical Sailor Gets a Grip on Womens Boat Shoes
Often times in the personal sailing gear arena, women sailors are left with limited choices&emdash;inflatable life vests and foul weather bibs come to mind....
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...
