Diddy Bagg is More Than a Tool Bag
Practical Sailor testers are constantly schlepping tools between the Practical Sailor workshop, our own garages, and—of course—our boats. So we’re always on the lookout...
Practical Sailor Tests 12 sets of Performance Sailing Gloves
2)]Like several other models tested, West Marine’s glove provides a double layer of Amara on the heel, but that double layering doesn’t extend as...
New Kneewear Needs Help
At a recent boat show,Practical Sailoreditors ran across some interesting kneepads made by Crocs, the manufacturer of those annoyingly popular brightly colored, clog-like shoes....
Practical Sailor Crowns Top Hats to Wear on the Water
Shade Shack CapThis little gem does everything the Aussie-style cap should do. It keeps the sun away and at a very affordable price (about...
Five Fingers Fit Like Gloves
Vibram, the Italian company known for putting the rubber sole into The North Face, Merrell, Timberland, Columbia, and Nike, has developed a funky-looking shoe...
North Face Tops Hands-on Glove Test
Staying warm at sea revolves around the right choice in clothing, and gloves are key part of the mix. Unfortunately, hand warmth and dexterity...
Protection from the Elements: Foul-Weather Gear Put to the Test with Earth, Wind and...
Both the jacket and trousers are taffeta-lined with mesh at the wrists, hem, and ankles for drainage. The Third Reef gear fit our testers...
A Slam Dunk
Italian sailing gear-maker Slam has recently come out with a new laptop backpack, a water-resistant tote for that all-important lifeline to global communications and...
Boat Shoe Update
Following Tevas top-ranked performance in the womens athletic-style sailing shoes test (July 2007), Practical Sailor editors decided to try out the latest mens Tevas...
For the Wooden Boat Buff
All year long, wooden boat worshippers can drool over pin-ups of the worlds classic beauties, thanks to two calendars that spotlight these works of...
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...