Safety & Seamanship

Offshore Log: All Aboard!

When you own a double-ender, a midship swim ladder is the way to go. Tops-In-Quality worked with us to develop a simple, rather elegant ladder.

Offshore Log: Things That Go Bump

The crew of Calypso learns the danger of negotiating South Pacific reefs.

ChartView Edges MaxSea in Nav Software Matchup

Though MaxSea is very easy to use, and works with Macs, ChartView has more capabilities.

J World and Offshore Are The Top Guns Of Big Sailing Schools

Respondents to a PS survey were vocal in their criticism of both the Annapolis Sailing School and Womanship.

Offshore Log: In Use Report –Atkins & Hoyle Deck Hatches

After three years cruising, Calypsos cast aluminum deck hatches are holding up quite well, but theyre not perfect.

Offshore Log: When Dreams Change

Raiatea is one of those South Pacific islands where cruisers stop to rest. Some never get going again.

Offshore Log: In Use Report -Atkins & Hoyle Deck Hatches

After three years cruising, Calypsos cast aluminum deck hatches are holding up quite well, but theyre not perfect.

Offshore Log: An Evolution in EPIRBs

New GPS-connected EPIRBs and ACR's forthcoming Personal Locator Beacon promise to improve search and rescue operations at sea.

Offshore Log: A Cruise Under Pressure

It's 2,200 miles from Raiatea to New Zealand and it's late winter. Calypso plans a very long passage.

Chandlery

Fire & Flame GuardIt's a clich but also true that theres nothing as scary as a fire on a boat, or anywhere else for...

Fast, Beautiful, and Practical – Meet the New Beneteau First 30

The Beneteau First 30 isn’t just another 30-foot cruiser — it’s the Porsche 911 of sailboats. Heritage performance, everyday usability, and thrilling design come...

Latest Sailboat Review

Pearson 30 Used Boat Review

The Pearson 30 was designed as a family cruiser and daysailer with a good turn of speed. The boat is actively raced throughout the country, however, with some holding IOR certificates, and many more racing in PHRF, MORC, and one-design fleets.