Life Raft Inspection, an Inside Look
If five or six years have elapsed since your life raft was purchased or repacked, you are risking the chance that the raft wont...
Equipping Drones for At-Sea Search and Rescue
Vajda explained that the Coast Guard has not decided how to spend its drone budget. Were still in pre-acquisition, waiting for authorization, he said....
PS Analysis: The 2011 WingNuts Capsize
In the wake of the US Sailing report, the Mackinac Race Committee moved to eliminate the stability measurement loophole that allowed boats like the...
Tether recall likely no factor
In 2010, West Marine voluntarily recalled two tether models (SKU #9553512 and #9553504), the same model tethers worn by Mark Morley and Suzanne Bickel...
US Sailing Recommendations
The US Sailing report makes several specific recommendations to prevent future accidents such as the one that involved WingNuts, among them:Race StandardsRace organizers should...
Safety Tips From the Pros
En route to Bermuda, these racers have had to comply with safety regulations that could help any sailor—cruiser or racer—prepare for offshore sailing.The requirements...
Life Raft Stowage: The Overlooked Necessity
But when you go aboard the “blue water cruiser”, more often than not you find a boat most suited for blue water when it...
Icom GM1600 Handheld VHF Test
The Icom GM1600 is a specialty marine handheld VHF designed for use aboard survival craft and large ships. It meets the rigorous Global Maritime...
Salus PFD Fits Infants Less Than 20 Pounds
In October 2006, Practical Sailor tested infants life jackets and our top pick was MTI Adventurewears Bay Bee 201-I, one of the few jackets...
Marine Electronics: AIS Gets Ocean Tested Near Dardanelles Strait
Its been several years since the Automatic Identification System (AIS) became a mandated way of life for the commercial side of the marine industry....
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...
