The DIY Spinnaker Sprit
Our recent test of the latest generation of top-down furlers for cruising spinnakers brought up some questions from readers about the type of add-on...
Boat Mooring Upgrade Primer
How to handle stretch and chafe in a mooring system raises several questions. Although three-stand nylon is the most economical option, more esoteric (and...
The Captain’s Responsibility During a Haulout
My previous blog posts on cruising rallies and how they affect decision-making raised a number of insightful comments from readers. I think every skipper...
Storm Rakes Sailboat Rally . . . Again
Every November, I hold my breath as cruising sailors gird for the push southward from New England or mid-Atlantic to the Caribbean in one...
Confounding Mildew Wars Part II
Id like to sincerely apologize to readers of the print version of ourrecent mildew preventer testwho may have become confused when theywent looking for...
Reader Recommended Do-it-Yourself Boatyards
Photo by Ralph Naranjo
If youre looking for a good do-it-yourself boatyard to take care of some below-the-waterline projects before heading south this fall, check...
PS Tech Editor Launches Cruising Seminars
Practical Sailor Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo will be busy in October and November with seminars designed to set cruising sailors on the right course....
I Have Seen the Future of Cruising
Earlier this summer, former Practical Sailor editor and current Chairman of the 34th Americas Cup Measurement Committee Nick Nicholsoncasually mentioned that, unlike in 2006...
Florida Polls Boaters on Anchoring Rules
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is conducting a two-week survey to collect public comment on its anchoring and mooring pilot programs in five...
Report Cites Problems with Spinlock Deckvests
It is possible that any of the inflatable harness/PFDs that we have tested could slip up or even completely off in the conditions encountered...
The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor
What is the best trailerable sailboat? One big feature is the mast stepping system. Today we look at trailer sailors like the Catalina 275,...
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Beneteau 40.7 Used Boat Review
Beneteau began building boats in France in 1884 when Beneteau opened shop for the purpose of constructing trawlers at Croix-de-Vie. Eighty years later, under...