Getting Weather on the Water: From VHF to Starlink

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We are in the midst of a yachting weather forecasting and awareness revolution. With satellite internet technology today’s sailors have never had so much...

The Fog of Chartplotter Complacency

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Cruising the remote west coast of Vancouver Island is the dream of many Pacific Northwest sailors. The journey includes the 80-mile passage from Race...

Gadgets That Actually Earn Their Place Onboard

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For better or worse, technology is changing cruising. It is turning sailboats into floating workshops, offices, cafes and even cinemas. While not every cruiser...
Ice buildup and frozen mooring lines are obvious winter hazards, but the hidden threat lies below deck. Cold temperatures cripple battery performance and leave unprepared cruisers without heat, engine start, or electrical power. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Lithium in Winter: Design for the Cold, Not Around It

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Winter temperatures are challenging for year-round sailors. Appropriate clothing is vital, including waterproof socks, layering for the legs and midsection, finishing off with a...
During the survey on this CS 36 in the Dominican Republic, the author found widespread moisture, hidden core rot, and structural concerns beneath her freshly painted topsides.(Photo/ Ray Ville)

Not All That Glitters Is Gold: A Surveyor’s Cautionary Tale

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I received a message regarding surveying a 1980 CS 36: “I bought a sailboat with two friends and need a survey,” the WhatsApp message...
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Old Boats, New Generations: The Real Value of Our Cruising Life

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I often ask myself the point of all the effort and expense of owning a well-aged sailboat. This usually happens after I crack a...

Download The Full June 2024 Issue PDF

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    Practical Sailor is now a digital only product. The June issue was the last PDF and print issue. The increasing costs of paper and postage moved us to this difficult decision. But Practical Sailor still exists.

    Downloadable, PDF editions of new issues are no longer available. Each week, new content appears on the site and is shared via email in a more timely manner. And our new YouTube channel is filled with boat and product review videos. By logging onto the site, you’ll have access to everything we publish. There is nothing to download anymore.

    Readers were notified of this change multiple times in pages of the magazine and via email, beginning in April.

    New editors, writers, formats. We hope you’ll continue to benefit from Practical Sailor and continue to subscribe.

    The Practical Sailor editors

  • Bootstripe Perfection
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  • Waterproofing Tricks
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