Cold-weather Gloves Face Freezing Rain, Hail, and Snow during Practical Sailor Test
Cold-weather sailing apparel needs to be more waterproof, more windproof, and much warmer than gear for most other cold-weather activities. To find the best...
The Merits of Madness
It always seems that a storm rolls into Annapolis, Md., just in time for the United States Sailboat Show. Held in October, the annual...
Diddy Bagg is More Than a Tool Bag
Practical Sailor testers are constantly schlepping tools between the Practical Sailor workshop, our own garages, and—of course—our boats. So we’re always on the lookout...
Practical Sailor Crowns Top Hats to Wear on the Water
Shade Shack CapThis little gem does everything the Aussie-style cap should do. It keeps the sun away and at a very affordable price (about...
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,...
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....
2007 Mens Athletic-Style Boat Shoe Test
Ignoring the traditional style boat shoe, sailing sandals, and even womens sailing shoes for the moment, Practical Sailor acquired mens athletic-style boat shoes (deck...
Sunscreen for Sailors
In our opinion, the only sunscreens worthy of addressing in a sunblock review are those that offer broad-spectrum protection from sunburn. Formulas that ignore...
PS Advisor: Harness Crotch Straps
During our testing a of a harness without a crotch strap, the harness did ride up on the victim, but there was no tendency...
Chandlery: Bike Friday Road Tested
In February 2006, we compared four folding bikes, the Dahon Helios, the Dahon Cadenza, the Montague Paratrooper, and the West Marine Port Runner, with...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
