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...
Go Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace
By now, some who read this blog regularly may be wondering if Practical Sailor will be covering the Americas Cup. The answer is ....
HOW TO BUY A CHEAP SAILBOAT – $20,000 or less!
Buying a sailboat on a budget of $20,000 is easy! Today we’re looking at a Pearson 31, a Hunter 31, a Bristol 29.9, and...
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Catalina 34 Used Boat Review
American sailboat manufacturers have had their highs and lows, and many have dropped right off the map. But Catalina has been going strong for...