Hey, Its Your Old Pal
When youre an editor with one of the glossy sailing magazines, marine manufacturers are always glad to see you. Youre working for the readers,...
Ray Greene: 1913-2001
The father of fiberglass boats died of natural causes, at the home of his daughter, Tina Kauffman, with whom he lived the past few...
A Hard Wake To Ride
If you, dear reader, have a wistful feeling, so do I. Dan Spurr has been towing me along for several months, getting me up...
Propane Cylinder Holder
Propane brings a lot of amenities to a boat—not the least of which is on-deck grilling—but can be difficult to store, especially on smaller...
Bahamas Log: How Things Worked
We all want to make sure that the gear we buy is the best for our needs. To assure ourselves that we’re getting the...
Sayonara, Baby!
Lets cut to the chase: After 11-1/2 years editing Practical Sailor, its time for me to move on.In the little space...
Boat Insurance: Reading the Fine Print
Do you know how much your insurance carrier will pay if your boat sinks? Or if a passenger is injured while stepping aboard? An annual policy review is a smart move. Here’s what to look for.
From Where I Sit
I can look out my office window and see parts of Narragansett Bay, with little Dyer Island in the foreground and larger Prudence Island...
I Cant Stand It
In the October 1, 1999 issue, I titled this page, What I Like, in which I tried to describe the aspects of sailing that...
Practical Sailor Index 2000
A comprehensive list of all Practical Sailor stories from 2000 including when and on what pages they were published.
Discover the Legendary Whitby 42 Sailboat – Full Tour & Review
Join us as we take you on a detailed tour of the iconic Whitby 42 sailboat, a true bluewater cruiser known for its strength,...
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Nonsuch 30 Used Boat Review
The Nonsuch 30 is an oddity. She is a fin keeled, spade ruddered boat with an unstayed wishbone cat rig. Weird. She is the concept of retired ocean racer Gordon Fisher, the design of Mark Ellis, and the created child of Hinterhoeller, who is one of the few production boatbuilders with the legitimate title Master Boatbuilder, earned the hard way through apprenticeship in Europe.