Preparing A Boat to Sail Solo
You have probably heard people say sailing solo is dangerous or irresponsible. How can you keep a proper watch? What happens if you have...
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...
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...
Safety Lessons Learned Part 1
Psychologist Carl Jung might have called it synchronicity, or a meaningful coincidence: three highly publicized sailing accidents occurring in close succession-one for each month...
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...
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...
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...
The Science of Safety
We got some heartbreaking news just before this issue was on its way to the printer: On May 9, British Olympic sailing medalist Andrew...
Inflatable PFDs Wont Save You Without Proper Care and Use
I recently interviewed Mark Bologna of Landfall Navigation. Hes a safety expert, major supporter of safety training and has decades worth of experience selecting...
Preparing Yourself for Solo Sailing
Last week, I covered some of the things I suggest you need to think through on the boat before heading out solo. Now, what...
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...
