Tally Ho: Historic Boat Review
This is not going to be your typical Practical Sailor boat review. Not by any stretch of the imagination. You will not be able...
The Social Dynamics of Offshore Cruisers
Offshore cruisers and boaters come in all shapes and sizes. The greatest highlight of my nearly 40 years of ocean sailing and over 200,000...
Five Best Gasoline and Diesel Transfer Tools
Caution. Do NOT use hoses or funnels that are not rated for gasoline to transfer gasoline. In addition to potential material compatibility problems, they...
Catalina 445 Used Boat Review
Rob Miller began his sailing life in dinghies in the waters south of the suburbs of Vancouver, British Columbia at age 10. Interest in...
How to Repair a Water-Damaged Teak and Holly Sole
A sailing buddy came to me looking for advice. He had inadvertently left a portlight open and a combination of rain and snow had...
Five Best Homemade Sail Repair and Splicing Tools
I doubt there is a sailmaker out there who doesn’t have a few shop-built tools in daily use. Here are five of my favorites:...
Handling Anchors on Boats Without Anchor Lockers
How do you keep an anchor and its rode at the ready if you don’t have an anchor locker up at the bow? It’s...
Holding Tank Lessons Learned
“Yay! Another article about blackwater holding tanks!” Said no one ever. This is nobody’s favorite subject, but like it or not, responsible waste management...
Caribbean Bareboat Chartering Basics: 2025 Updates
We just got back from a 10 day bareboat charter in the British Virgin Island (BVIs) and I wanted to share some new information...
Navigation App Review: Savvy Navvy
When Savvy Navvy navigation app asked me to review the app and share my impressions, I was curious enough to do a little background...