Make Some Noise

With so many types of sound signals, we set out to see which is the best.

Safety Gear for Kids

Seven life vests take the plunge: Stearns rises to the top.

The high price of safety rules

The tragic death of 32-year-old Dutch sailor Hans Horrevoets, who was washed overboard during the seventh leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, will likely...

Take One Deep Breath

With pre-recorded instructions, the rechargeable Safety Mate calmly talks you through a range of first-aid procedures, right down to counting the 30 chest compressions...

Throw Bags

It’s a toss up: KwikTek for daysailing, West Marine for offshore cruising.

Inflatable Life Vest Showdown

Crewfit brushes off Plastimo’s challenge.

A Shining Solution

Visibility can be a very important element when it comes to safety on the water. For that person in the water, being as visible...

Slings, Scoops & Ladders

In Part II of our safety series, we find that conventional overboard recovery gear like the Lifesling prove the most useful to sailors

Safety Spray Hood

According to safety specialist Capt. Henry Marx, sailors who go overboard and subsequently drown—particularly those wearing a PFD—would have stood a better chance of...

CO Detectors: Fireboy/Xintex Wins; Safe-T-Alert is a Best Buy

Marine carbon monoxide detectors are important. For reliability, we like the hard-wired CO Sentinels; for price, it's MTI's Safe-T-Alert.

FULL TOUR of the MASSIVE Deck Saloon Catalina Morgan 440

Step aboard the Catalina-Morgan 440 for a full walkthrough tour of this capable and comfortable cruising sailboat! In this video, we take you inside...

Latest Sailboat Review

Corsair F-24 Used Boat Review

In May 1999 Practical Sailor reviewed the then-new Corsair F-24 Mark II trimaran. Nearly 20 years later, were here to follow up with a focus on the Corsair F-24 Mark I, a boat that can represent a good value today since many newer designs have entered the market.