Testers Take Tacktick and Nexus Wind Instruments for a Spin
Few things are as frustrating as trying to run a new wire through a boat. Unless the builder had the foresight to include some...
The Lightweight, Carbon-Fiber Wing Dinghy is a Classy, Rowable Sailing Dinghy
It is a shame that just as the materials for an ideal rigid dinghy have become readily available, outboards and rubber inflatables have all...
Two 12-inch Chartplotters Go Head-to-Head
One of the biggest drawbacks to chartplotter navigation is that the size of the screen limits the amount of chart information that the viewer...
The Teenage Solo Sailor Syndrome
For 11 years, Ive resisted the urge to write about teenage circumnavigators. The last time I did, the protagonist was a young man named...
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 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...
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...
Skip Allan Says Farewell to His Beloved Wildflower on Transpacific Crossing
Practical Sailors June and July 2008 issues documented veteran West Coast racer Skip Allans preparations for the 2008 Singlehanded TransPac, a race he eventually...
Ocean Voyaging Medical Kits Rated for Contents, Quality, and Price
This is the final installment in Practical Sailor’s four-part series on medical kits for sailing. This article looks at Group IV pre-packaged first-aid kits,...
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...
