Protection from the Elements: Foul-Weather Gear Put to the Test with Earth, Wind and...
Both the jacket and trousers are taffeta-lined with mesh at the wrists, hem, and ankles for drainage. The Third Reef gear fit our testers...
Tether Lanyard Simplifies MOB Recovery
For years, safety advocates have touted the use of a four-part block and tackle attached to the end of the boom as the hoist...
Design For: A Mug Rack
The modest mug, basic in shape and function, finds its way aboard all but the most elegant or the most rudimentary of vessels, because...
Reads for Summertime Relaxing
Why are we drawn to the ocean? Marine biologist Wallace Nichols links neuroscience and nature to tackle this question in this summers new release,...
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...
Seaboots Under $100
Choosing the right sea boot is a bit like picking a spouse. It gets personal, and if you don't get it right you can...
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...
PS Tests Padded Sailing Shorts
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No matter whether aboard a racing dinghy or an ocean-romping supermaxi, repeatedly scooching across a nonskid deck or sitting for long...
Earth, Wind, and Water
Each foul-weather garment was subject to a series of rigorous tests designed to measure resistance to the elements, breathability, wearability, reflectivity, functionality, and abrasion...
Mens Foulie Faceoff
West Marine NavigatorThe West Marine Navigator jacket and Navigator bibs are a formidable foulie combo designed for coastal sailing. The Navigator jacket is waterproof,...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
