New Marine Reads for a Salty Summer
From the roster of recent new releases, Practical Sailor editors have compiled a list of books fit for summer reading, whether youre relaxing in...
Top Cruising Guides for the Bahamas
GarminIn addition to providing information on tidal stations, currents, depth contours, and IALA symbols, Garmins BlueChart g2 marine charts offer good transitioning between zoom...
New Sailing Books for a New Year
There are approximately 32,000 species of fish, including 60 to 70 species of flying fish. Although our interactions with these flying wonders may be...
Reads for Summertime Relaxing
Why are we drawn to the ocean? Marine biologist Wallace Nichols links neuroscience and nature to tackle this question in this summers new release,...
Where to Steer, Eat, Anchor on the ICW
ConclusionAll of the test products can make your trip along the ICW safer and more enjoyable; however, most sailors wont have the room, budget,...
Doin the Ditch, Frank style
The key to safe, stress-free ICW cruising (or less-stress at least) is proper planning. Get the most up-to-date ICW guidebooks and charts, and study...
Holiday Gifts Ideas for Sailors
Columbia Neck Gaiter: The Columbia Freezer Zero Neck Gaiter is a lightweight neck buff that offers UPF 50 sun protection and a cooling sensation...
Summer Reads for Every Sailor
Summer is here, and hopefully, the living is easy. Weve put together a roundup of summer reads perfect for those lazy afternoons aboard. Our...
Practical Tips for Survival at Sea
Editors Note: Michael Tougias is the author of several books on true survival stories, including Ten Hours Until Dawn, The Finest Hours (soon to...
Garmin BlueCharts Mobile Sea Trial
Since we last looked at iPad navigation apps (PS, February 2012), there have-not surprisingly-been a number of new developments. Here are a few that...
Leopard Catamaran Delamination – Leopard 42 Boat Review
Are you interested in a cruising catamaran sailboat? Today we discuss the Leopard 42 and the Lagoon 42. One company is owned by Beneteau,...
Latest Sailboat Review
Hans Christian 34/36
The story of the Hans Christian 34 and 36, and their successors, is a microcosm of the history of the Taiwan/U.S. boatbuilding industry. That...