Salus PFD Fits Infants Less Than 20 Pounds
In October 2006, Practical Sailor tested infants life jackets and our top pick was MTI Adventurewears Bay Bee 201-I, one of the few jackets...
Marine Electronics: AIS Gets Ocean Tested Near Dardanelles Strait
Its been several years since the Automatic Identification System (AIS) became a mandated way of life for the commercial side of the marine industry....
Giving Back to the Sea
In a moment of exasperation last month, I chipped in a few bucks to a charity group that promised to blow 100 vuvuzelas for...
PS Advisor: Thermal-Imaging vs. Radar
I have seen several reviews of small radars, and have seen the photos from FLIR Systems cameras. The FLIR systems are still exorbitantly expensive,...
Shedding Light on Safety
A recent ocean race-aboard a Cape Dory 25 sans lifelines in 30- to 40-knot winds and 5- to 10-foot seas-presented a good opportunity to...
Mailport: May 2010
I think the Wyliecat 30 would be a great boat review for Practical Sailor. From my perspective of having owned a number of larger...
What is the Best Backup for a 406 EPIRB?
Calling for help at sea is easier than ever before. And thats part of the problem.Rescue missions prompted by distress alerts from emergency position...
PS Advisor: Fires at Sea and Raft Stowage
I need to buy a marine offshore life raft, and I’ve been considering stowage spots. I considered a deck-mounted canister. But I’m concerned that...
New Clear, No-rust Propane Tanks
Unlike aluminum or steel tanks, the relatively new, clear composite propane tanks allow users to see how much fuel remains, a nice feature when...
Multiplexing Marine Electronics
In the last three years, Practical Sailor has looked at several ways to integrate personal computers into our navigation routine. In July 2006, we...