International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Guidelines to Jacklines
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the world governing body for the sport of sailing, has established clear guidelines for ISAF-sanctioned events, and these are...
The Sailors Leash: Single or Double? With Elastic or Without?
Once you’ve settled on the types of clips you want on your tether, the next choice is the webbing construction. Currently, there are two...
Safety at Sea Part III: Rambler 100 capsize
Shortly after 1740 local time on Aug. 15, 2011, Rambler 100-touted as the fastest monohull super-maxi on the planet and representing millions of dollars...
Jackline Materials Evaluation
Most offshore sailors are familiar with jacklines, those long lines-typically made of high-strength, low-stretch webbing-that run along the deck, offering a convenient way for...
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...
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...
Re-examining Youth Sailing Safety
When a promising teenage girl dies by any means, it is sure to prompt reflection-reflection on a life cut short, a familys unimaginable grief....
A Second Look at Safety Tethers
Sailing harnesses and safety tethers were put to the ultimate test in July when a storm packing winds of more than 50 knots swept...
Where Credit Is Due: August 2013
Water Witch Two years ago, I purchased a Water Witch bilge pump switch. When it developed a glitch, I called Kathleen at Water Witch...
Comparing the Latest Inflatable PFDs
The PV9308 provides 40 pounds of buoyancy using the same system with two 38-gram CO2 cylinders. All the Viking CO2 cylinders are covered in...
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...
