Dead-Reckoning
A friend recently made a short delivery on a boat whose compass was fully 30 degrees deviated. No one worried about it. No one...
Offshore Log: An Introduction to Europe
With great relief, Calypso sailed northwest from Israel to Cyprus, our first stop in the more European part of the Mediterranean.
PS Advisor: July 2001
Lexan vs. PlexiIm planning to replace my wooden companionway boards with translucent plastic. Is there a difference between Lexan and plexiglass? Can both be...
Personal Rescue Lights: Less Than Brilliant
ACR slightly outshone the rest of a dim group. These lights can help in a quick pick-up, but youre unlikely to see them beyond a half-mile in most sea conditions.
Offshore Log: An Introduction to Europe
With great relief, Calypso sailed northwest from Israel to Cyprus, our first stop in the more European part of the Mediterranean.
Offshore Log:The Mediterranean At Last
With little ceremony other than the relief of dropping our pilot off in Port Said, Calypso was spat out of the Red Sea and into the Mediterranean.û
Offshore Log:The Mediterranean At Last
With little ceremony other than the relief of dropping our pilot off in Port Said, Calypso was spat out of the Red Sea and into the Mediterranean.û
Aqua Vigil Alarm Is Simple but Quirky
Nothing is scarier than seeing water coming into your boat. If you're not aboard to see the spectacle, you'll be safe — but it might be curtains for your boat.
Offshore Log: A Close Call in the Red Sea
Calypso finds a reef off the coast of Eritrea, but boat and crew are all well. Hats off to Lofrans-Falkon and Speedtech Instruments.
Too Expensive To Bury
The test report in the March 1, 1997 issue of Practical Sailor called the KVH Datascope “the king of the hand-bearing compasses.” Although expensive,...
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...
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Rethinking Sailboat Structure
When it comes to describing a sailboats most valuable attribute, its surprising how varied opinions can be. Staying afloat should be our first priority, and although you seldom read or hear much about it at boat shows, the structural elements that hold a sailboat together are an all-important consideration.