Knee Pads and Braces for Sailors
Battered sailors make good test subjects, especially when we are talking about gear to preserve our joints and appendages. That is why we sent...
Practical Sailor PFD Research Looks at Capsizes
After a series of tragic accidents involving sailors in organized sailing events and training programs in 2011 and 2012, Practical Sailor initiated research into...
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...
Foulie Fashion
Helly Hansen Skagen race JacketPSs testing of the Skagen Race jacket supported the makers claim that it can take a pounding. Made from patented,...
Enter the Keen Shoe
Three years have passed since we visited the realm of sailing footwear (see "The State of Our Soles," Aug. 15, 2001), and as you...
Staying Dry on the Water
The bottom lineThe Soul gained high marks for dexterity and extra attention to details such as abrasion overlays and seam reinforcing. It makes great...
A Plunge into Off-grid Solutions Old and New
What did we think of the mop bucket and spinner as a laundry machine? It made it neat and easy to launder single items...
The Many Faces of Tiller Extensions
Wheel steering is all the rage, even on cruising boats under 30 feet. It looks “shippy,” holds a steady course, and makes fighting weather...
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...
Seeing the Light on Night Vision
A few weeks ago, I found myself in the desert at night and reflected upon how much the wide expanses of sand and rock...
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...
