Knife Update

Not long ago we waded into the realm of knives to evaluate those most fit for on-board use (see PS March 1, 2004 "Sailors'...

True Trickledown

We often pay lip service to the notion that many of the design features we enjoy aboard our boats first came into existence in...

Gear of the Year: Top Products of 2004

Looking back over the past 20 issues, we selected a mix of products that enhance navigation, safety, and maintenance.

Mailport: 12/04

Handheld GPS Review Just read your handheld GPS review. It is unfortunate that you didn't review the Garmin 60C. I just returned from sailing...

Doing the Right Thing

Given the excessive finger pointing that has characterized this political season, it's refreshing to encounter an individual or entity willing to shoulder responsibility. To...

Hurricane Alley Hello

When the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center issued its Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook in May, the organization announced a 50 percent chance that...

Boat Berth Bazaar

In the market for a new mattress? The options are almost endless, but it pays to know what's beneath the fabric before you start shopping.

Keeping Watch

Not so long ago we received an e-mail from a reader-Michael Shea-who shared a saga that speaks volumes about corporate responsibility and the consumer...

Surface Dive Deck Snorkel

For underwater maintenance and shallow-water sightseeing around the boat, the 12-volt battery-powered Deck Snorkel is a handy and compact alternative to scuba gear.

Cable Cuffs

Handy keepers for those unruly cords, wires, and lines.

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...

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