Practical Sailor Book Review: Fireside Journeys for the Winter Months
Now that we’ve entered the full throes of winter, many of us must get our wind-and-water fix by the fireside. Whether searching for a...
Marine Gearhead Heaven
Practical Sailor readers, its fair to say, appreciate good gear. If you can't afford the best bilge pump, at least you want one of...
Recommended Reading for Fans of Nautical Non-Fiction
Practical Sailor contributors come from all walks of life. Some are cruisers. Some have circumnavigated. Some are renowned racers, and others still are boatyard...
If You Cant Take the Heat . . .
There eventually comes a time when Practical Sailors editor suddenly realizes he has picked the wrong person to lead a test. Such was the...
Making the Best Toddler Life Jacket with Harness
Last summer, Practical Sailor rounded up 13 life jackets for an infant or toddler under 50 pounds. We put them through a series of...
Ocean Tested Cruising Gear for Sailboats
Now, several years after equipping our Mason 43 for extended cruising , its painfully obvious that misconceptions about what a cruising sailboat really needs...
The Sludge Factor
Some nights, Im still jolted awake by an image from our cruising days. Im wedged into the crawl space beneath the bottom of one...
Tool Tips
Having the right tool makes every boat maintenance or repair job that much easier. Having it handy makes an even bigger difference. With that...
Yes Virginia, Sailboats Do Have a Soul
Anyone who goes to sea in a well-built boat is bound to believe it has a soul. For how else could an object of...
Three Lollies Aim to Lick Seasickness Naturally
Unless you’re one of those sailors with a cast iron stomach who can eat sardines in mustard sauce while smoking a green cigar in...