Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

Rhumb Lines — Getting a Fix on Reality

It was mid-July 1990 on the Caicos Banks, a stretch of shallow, gin-clear water extending for about 70 miles east to west in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Along with a dozen other cruisers whod chosen to thumb our noses at hurricane season (ah, those were simpler times), we were pausing in Providenciales before heading south. …

By Hook or by Crook

PS puts adjustable anchors to the test in soft mud.

Rattling Some Mooring Chain

After six months, Acco proof coil looks the best of the seven test chains.

Riding the ‘A’-train

Prices, advice vary greatly when it comes to asymmetrical sails.

Riding the ‘A’-train

Prices, advice vary greatly when it comes to asymmetrical sails.

A Fistful of Splicing Fids

The stainless set from Selma combines elegant design with durability.

Seven Muscular Winches

Powerful and efficient, Andersen is our top pick.

Garhauer Launches Hefty New Traveler

Unibody traveler features integrated sheaves and a 5:1 purchase.

Clutch Play

Lewmar performs best overall in rope clutch test.

Soft Mud Anchors for $200 and Up

The XYZ, Bulwagga, HydroBubble, and Talon XT are top performers.

Small Boat, Big Keel Why This 27 Footer Works

What makes a small sailboat truly seaworthy? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Pacific Seacraft Orion 27, a rugged, long-keel...

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