Easystow Fender

Easystow Fenders are made in sizes ranging from 8” x 27”, to 12” x 60”, and come in black, dark red, green, and blue....

In Living Color

No, you have not fallen down a rabbit hole. Practical Sailor has gone four-color, and our new paper is glossy. Yes, were about ten...

RailLight

Hood River, OR, a town of about 5,000 hardy souls, is where the Hood River empties into the Columbia River. It's the epicenter of...

Changes in the Wind

Long-time readers may be surprised to pick up their January issue next month and discover that the magazine has made the move to color....

Gear of the Year — Top Products of 2005

After reviewing the 2005 issues of the magazine, we've selected a mix of products made to improve safety, navigation, and maintenance, as well a distinctive vessel.

Shaefer’s New Winch Handles

This publication once wrote of winch handles, "if it's aluminum, it's Harken or Antal." In that article (PS April 15, '04), we judged all...

Pedestal-Mount Cockpit Tables: Edson Rules; Snap-It Is a Best Buy

We evaluated nearly a dozen cockpit tables and found that quality is available at a steep price, but reasonable, less expensive—and less attractive—alternatives do exist.

Levels of Safety

On-board safety is never far from the minds of most serious sailors. It's a preoccupation underlying our thoughts even if we're only daysailing on...

Dry Bag Backpack

A sailor's duffle bag is a critical yet often overlooked piece of go-to-sea gear. Over the years, the evolution of these items has taken...

New Waterway Guide

There are lots of books and guides to help amateurs make their way along any portion or all of the famous Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)....

Can a Normal Sailor Actually Buy a Foiling Dinghy Now?

Foiling sailboats used to belong to the extreme edge of the sport: America’s Cup teams, SailGP, Olympic sailors, Moths, kite foilers, and high-performance racing...

Latest Sailboat Reviews

Catalina 470 Used Boat Review

Although it conforms to CE ratings for ocean sailing, this boat is better suited for coastal cruising in comfort and short offshore passages. It's got a great set of layout options for living aboard.

C&C 40 Used Boat Review