Safety & Seamanship

We evaluated four paints, 10 additives, and three mats for slip resistance, ease of application, and appearance. Treadmaster's mat still rules, in our view. West Marine's paint is a Best Buy.

Winslow still leads, but the gap narrows. Viking's RescYou Pro earns a Best Buy.

Sailors shopping for boat gear get a lot of bang for the buck in this sailing-crazy island nation.

We regularly point out that chart plotters, GPS receivers, and navigation software should be thought of as supplements to—and not replacements for—paper charts, even...

The Offshore Log this month is a photo essay from the lions' den in New Zealand. And a rope tale.

From the cutting edge to the mainstream-at the apex of the racing scene, sailors break things until they get them right. Eventually, the refined parts trickle down to the rest of us.

The Jim-Buoy life ring did well in throw and flotation tests, as did horseshoes from Jim-Buoy and Forespar. A new hybrid—the Lifeline cushion with attached throw rope—is a versatile device that could become a simple staple.

The following report was written by RonDoescher, of Westford, MA. It started as a letter to Mailport, and turned into a very interesting...

There are extremes, but most people can probably cruise for what it costs to live ashore. Here's a list of expense categories to consider.

The Coast Guard requires competent noise-making. Here are the horns and whistles to do it.