Gadgets, Gear, and Goodies
Its that time of year again: Time to hunt down those last-minute gifts for the boaties in our lives. And because many sailors wish...
The Best Waterproof Protection for Phones and Tablets
0)]LifeProof 4/4SThe LifeProof for iPhone is similar to the Nuud, but it has a built-in screen protector. The ultra-slim polycarbonate case features clear plastic...
Looking Sharp
Binoculars are an expensive but essential piece of marine safety gear. All skippers should keep a pair close at hand whenever they are at...
Boxes, Dry Bags, and Tips for a Drier Life
Our staff are not marina hoppers. That leads to the occasional wet dinghy ride or exploration by kayak, and the constant risk of ruining...
Resurrecting Slippery Boat Shoes
More than a decade ago, we first reported on a problem with popular boat shoes. It didn’t matter which style they were—traditional topsiders or...
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...
Safer Sailing: Add Leg Loops to Your Harness
Recent fatalities involving racing sailors raised a long-simmering concern we've had regarding the harness and tether design, and the shortcomings of current design when...
Tips to Protect Cold-weather Sailing Gear
We've ruined as much gear through improper and inadequate care as we have through use. Proper care isn't about appearance, its about function.
Proper hanging....
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...
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...
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...
