Walking the Beat
I imagine it's like this with city police as they walk their beat: Check the beauty parlor window to see if Dan is...
Rod Holders
If youre like most sailors we know, youre likely also an angler-not necessarily to the extent of the Bassmasters crowd, but at least trolling...
How Does the Safety Gear Get to the Man Overboard?
Struggling to remove the number one genoa in a squall, the foredeck man momentarily forgets the "one hand for yourself, one hand for the...
In Praise Of The Wrong Stuff
We strive at Practical Sailor to identify the right stuff for our readers, but of course we're always aware that, in addition to...
Tips to Help You Save on Boat and Yacht Insurance
1. Use an insurance agent. It is fine to do some initial price-checking online, but you likely will pay more acting as your own...
Boat Berth Bazaar
"Haven't had a single one come back," Humbert said. He conceded that unless you spend a lot of nights aboard or treasure a good...
How to Sail on a Budget – Tip #3
Painting the HullOne way that even an inexperienced boat owner on a budget can save substantial sums during the refit is to repaint the...
PS MOB – Tip #3
The primary purpose of the safety harness tether, the vital link between you and the boat, is to keep the wearer aboard, not dragging...
Give Me Enough Rope
Left to their own devices, some sailors buy rope the way Imelda Marcos used to buy shoes-impulsively, profligately, with a kind of bulemic...
Perma Buoy Chafe Gear Lasts Longest
Looking for more emphatic, realistic action, the chafe machine was reconfigured to scrape a rod blade made for a hack saw back and forth...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
