Getting Underway

Greetings. Over the past several months Ive been gearing myself up to take over a role that Doug Logan, Dan Spurr, Nick Nicholson, and...

Chandlery 06/04: Tape Wars and Defender Stow Bag

Self-bonding tape is very handy, and in the past couple of years we have become mildly addicted to the stuff. Known more formally...

Change of Watch

Good news. My old friend Dan Dickison has agreed to take over the editorial helm of this magazine, starting next month. He's a fine...

Ship-to-Shore

If you're a fan of Patrick O'Brian's books, you'll remember some of the scenes throughout the Aubrey-Maturin series when Jack Aubrey is ashore and...

Chandlery 03/04: Shockles and Ventair

ShocklesShockles are new, introduced late last summer by a company in Hood River, Oregon. You might say Shockles are a glorified version of what...

Chandlery: 02/15/04

Extend-A-Hitch and Sunspots

Practical Sailing Books

I thought it would be worth following up last month's mention of Maximum Sail Power by Brian Hancock (Nomad Press) with a few more...

Gear of the Year: Top Products of 2003

Looking back on some of the best products featured in the past 12 issues, we picked a mixture of representatives from different themes—safety, convenience, new tech, old tech, and standby items that we can't do without.

Attach Your Flow

There are probably two dozen topics in sailing that demand a bit of serious study, from navigation and meteorology to diesel mechanics, electrical troubleshooting-on...

Spars Ashore

Last month in a PS Advisor we discussed the merits and demerits of leaving masts up when boats are hauled. The trade-off is stress...

Video: Sailboat Maintenance for Beginners – 10 Jobs You Can’t Ignore

Sailboat Maintenance for Beginners doesn’t have to be complicated. In this video, we cover 10 sailboat maintenance jobs every new owner should know, including...

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