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The Best Gloves for the Boatyard

We choose our sailing gloves and deck shoes with great care, because they are our interface with the boat. The same goes for work...

Winter Sailing Apparel

Mustang Survivals EP 6.5 Racing Dry Suit is part of an impressive line of EP 6.5 apparel and gear including dinghy smocks, dry bags,...

Beneteau First 375 Used Boat Review

A Mexican vacation with her husband had Debbie Bulk dreaming of a better way to see local village life, away from the regular tourist...

Understanding Dew Point to Prevent Boat Mildew

With all the rain this spring, boaters in almost every region of the U.S. are dealing with mildew on their boat. For many of...
The Ericson 41's solid build and stylish 1960s lines offer an offshore-ready cruiser with class. The slender cockpit means you can brace yourself with a foot on the the leeward side. Which, as it turns out, makes you look classy as well. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Ericson 41 Used Boat Review

Sailing the Salish Sea on Canada’s west coast is the dream of many a sailor. With a lifetime of sailing dinghies and messing about...
A Sabre 38 Mk I on a classic Chicago windy day in early June. One reef in the main and a fully furled genoa kept her balanced. (Photo/ Nick Van Antwerp)

How Much Does it Cost to Have a Boat in Chicago?

Sailing is a weather dependent sport. When I learned to sail, I would head out on Lake Michigan in heavy wind, light wind, rough...
The edges of open shade can read as high as 25 percent of sunlight when surrounded by a white deck. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

UV Clothing: Is It Worth the Hype?

Skin cancer is a real killer. It’s a rare sailor over 40 who hasn’t had spots removed or knows someone who has. The farther...

Sizing Up the Autumn List

If you live in a place where the leaves change color each autumn, then September is your dessert-that last sweet taste to savor before...

Is Your Marine Diesel Winterizing Routine Complete?

Winterizing an inboard engine installation means a lot more than filling the cooling system with antifreeze and stuffing a rag in the exhaust outlet....
When water seeps into a balsa wood core, it eventually rots and needs to be replaced. Photo courtesy of Epoxyworks.com

Seepage or Flooding? How To Keep Water Out of the Boat

Boats are made to live on water, but that does not mean they are impervious to the stuff. Some systems, like the  electrical system...