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)....
Latest Logbook
Practical Sailor Logbook – September 2026
In September we tour the Hans Christian 48T — the offshore cruiser many sailors call the holy grail — walk the custom Antigua 60...
Video: RIB vs Inflatable Catamaran Dinghy
For decades, the standard cruising setup has been something like a 10-foot RIB with a 15-horsepower outboard, but lightweight cat dinghies are challenging that...
Latest Sailboat Reviews
Learning by Doing on a $5,000 Catalina 30 Mk II
When Davis’s mother started talking about wanting to do something “big” for retirement, Davis and Gloria half-jokingly threw out an idea that seemed suitably...
