Safety & Seamanship

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.

Off-the-Shelf Medical Kits

If you need a ready-made kit for coastal cruising, Adventure Medical has a Best Buy.

Navigation Lights: Hella and Aqua Signal Shine Brightest

A variation of the Golden Rule applies: Shine unto others as you would have them shine unto you.

Offshore Log: Signs of the Times

Three short pieces from Nick as he makes his way home from Gibraltar—one each on weatherfax, steel boats, and new realities.

Medical Matters

As this issue goes to press in late November, Keith Kilpatrick, a crewmember aboard Amer Sports One in the Volvo Ocean Race, has just...

Underwater Patching Compounds

Maybe it's more fun to contemplate a new handheld GPS, but there may come a moment when a good underwater repair compound will be the most interesting thing in your life.

Hull Hole Damage Control

The idea of serious hull damage offshore isn't one people like to dwell on, but preparation makes sense. PS interviewed offshore experts on how they plan and what they carry.

Offshore Log: A Longing For Home

In early October, Calypso lay in Gibraltar, trapped by unfavorable weather systems and floating in raw sewage.

Morgan 382 – The $30K Boat Nobody Talks About

The Morgan 382 might be one of the most overlooked cruising sailboats ever built. Designed by legendary naval architect Ted Brewer and produced between...

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