PS Advisor: Replacing Lifelines
I replaced my boat’s 20-inch, single-line stanchions with 24-inch double-line stanchions as I have two young children (2 and 3 years old). What kind...
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...
Tender Trimmings
Tenders come in all shapes and sizes-from 6-foot inflatable kayaks to RIBs capable of towing skiers-and they serve a variety of transportation needs. Where...
Practical Sailor Tests a Ruggedly Built Safety Harness and Tether for Kids
Never mind what your experience tells you. Children do not go to sea. At least that is the only logical conclusion we can reach...
Practical Sailor Tests AIS Class B Transceivers from West Marine and Navico
Practical Sailor last took a look at Automatic Identification System (AIS) units with the November 2008 evaluation of the Raymarine AIS250, a receive-only device....
Practical Sailors Gear of the Year 2009
As each year nears its end, Practical Sailor editors find themselves poring over the dozens of products reviewed in the previous months to choose...
Shore-Power Boat Fire Protection
With the increased demand to have all the electrically powered comforts of home onboard, it should come as no surprise to boaters that the...
Bluewater Sailors Review Tethers Underway
Double leg tether with Kong snap hook: Some sailors have told PS that they find the two-leg tether to be a nuisance because the spare...
The Search for Reliable Hands-free Onboard Communication Systems
Being able to communicate along the length of the boat allows crew to coordinate activities like anchoring, docking, or going up the mast, but...
Mailport: 04/09
Tips on SpecsFor 35 years, Ive been wearing glasses (or contacts and sunglasses) while on the water, but I have yet to discover an...
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...
