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...
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...
Seascoopa Man-Overboard Recovery Gear Tested Against Lifesling2
Responding to our recent report on man-overboard recovery maneuvers (Practical Sailor January 2010), several readers asked about the next stage of recovery, getting the...
Shedding Light on Safety
A recent ocean race-aboard a Cape Dory 25 sans lifelines in 30- to 40-knot winds and 5- to 10-foot seas-presented a good opportunity to...
Mailport: April 2010
I singlehand frequently in all conditions and always wear a tether, but I was wondering: What happens when you go over the side on...
Man-Overboard Retrieval Techniques
The term Man Overboard (MOB) has been caught in the tide of political correctness, and terminology like Crew Overboard (COB) and Person in the...
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 Lightweight Tether Aimed at Racing Sailors
Theres a reason why we recommend safety tethers-the umbilical cords that connect the jacklines on our boats to the harnesses on our bodies-be 6...
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...
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...
