The Bight Before Christmas
Being a lover of both boats and books, I'm always on the lookout for good stories about the sea. And being a father, I'm...
Perfect Gifts for the DIY Sailor
In the January issue of Practical Sailor, technical editor Ralph Naranjo opens his workshop to readers and offers his advice to power tool selection....
Looking Back on the Sailing Life
This year has been a particularly good year for sailing books. Thanks to e-books and the Internet, some old favorites are getting second lives...
Rethinking the Rally Concept
I remember sitting in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, watching as a fleet of boats in Jimmy Cornells Europa 98 around-the-world rally-Deerfoots and Swans and...
Grounded Again (You Did Not Hear this From Me)
There was no small bit of irony that when marine electronics installer and blogger Bill Bishop and I set out for a day of...
Steve Jobs’ Megayacht, In His Own Words
After much persistent and gentle prodding of management, Practical Sailor converted to Macs last year. So, like millions around the world who rely on...
Canada Metal Pacific, New Rocna Maker, Offers Anchor Exchange Program
Since our recent report that a number (how many remains in dispute) of Rocna anchors did not meet published design specifications, the Rocna anchors...
Looking Out Through the Porthole
Putting together the November 2011 issue, I was struck by the stark contrast between the cover story on the Marshall 22, a no-frills catboat...
Protect Your Boat’s Deck From Ice Damage This Winter
It is the first day of fall, and that means winter is right around the corner, which is no fun sailors who live in...
West Marine Issues Notices on Rocna Anchors
In the wake of questions about the tensile strength of steel used in the shafts of Rocna anchors, West Marine has issued product specification...
Truth About Grease – Boat Maintenance Must Do Tips
Sailboat Maintenance is a big topic so we're breaking it down into bite sized boat maintenance tips in our Everything You Need to Know...
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Beneteau 393 Used Boat Review
Beneteau is one of the few builders (along with perhaps Catalina, Hunter and its own corporate cousin, Jeanneau) whose volume of production can generate...