Safety & Seamanship

First-Class Aid For First-Aid Kits

It all packs securely, refills and all, in a well-made, compartmented canvas bag that has the System O2 embroidered label and, in even larger...

You Pays Your Money…

One charter illustrates how tough things can get for owner, charter company, and guests alike.

Offshore Log: Setting Up a Maintenance Program

A written maintenance log is the only way to keep up with the entropy of systems and schedules.

The Yeoman Alternative

Looking for a way to stick with the simplicity and reliability of charts, but still get the rewards of GPS and automatic trigonometry? Consider ye olde Yeoman.

Dry Boxes

Ever dig out your first-aid kit or boat's registration only to find it damaged by the wet, salty surroundings? Dry boxes can help. In our tests, Pelican edged out UWKinetics and Otter.

Choose Your Own Seductions

Here's a letter and response we were going to run in Mailport this month, but we'll run it in this space instead: ----------As I...

Offshore Log: More of the Best

Last month, Nick took a look at five of the top products that helped make Calypso’s circumnavigation a success. This month, we'll continue that list.

Offshore Log: The Best of the Best

Nick Nicholson begins a run-down of the most trustworthy gear aboard Calypso in her trip around.

Offshore Log: Return to the Tropics

...and, we might add, to the starting point. With this column, Calypso closes the loop.

Navigation Software

The CAPN Voyager is the USCG's choice, but we found Nobeltec's Visual Navigation Series hard to beat, in either raster or vector mode.

Why This $1M+ Sailboat Might Be The Best Bluewater Cruiser in...

The Bluewater 56 is one of the most misunderstood offshore cruisers in the sailing world — and today we’re diving deep into what makes...

Latest Sailboat Review

The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up

Are you in the market for a 35 to 40 foot sailboat under $100,000? Are you considering a Catalina 380? Have you seen a...