Portable Chairs for Sitting Under Sail
Here at Practical Sailor, we take sitting around very seriously. In the July 15, 1998 issue, we took a look at cockpit seating. The...
PS Tests Firstwatch Float Coats
Flotation CoatWhile it shares many similarities with the Bomber Jacket, the Flotation Coat also has some unique features. The most obvious is the coats...
Bags Fit for Life at Sea
Brooks-Range duffelThe first time testers saw the Brooks-Range water-repellent duffel bag, we knew it was a high-quality, well-made product. It features double-stitched seams, a...
Sailing Shoe Test Update: 2012
1)]ConclusionWhen it comes to grip, none of the entries in this test outshined our previous top picks like the Teva Helm 2, Columbia Outpost...
Practical Sailor Editors Holiday Wishlist
The holiday gift-giving season has arrived! And this year, instead of offering our usual rundown of nautical gift ideas, we asked our editors and...
The Best Waterproof Protection for Phones and Tablets
0)]LifeProof 4/4SThe LifeProof for iPhone is similar to the Nuud, but it has a built-in screen protector. The ultra-slim polycarbonate case features clear plastic...
Staying Dry on the Water
The bottom lineThe Soul gained high marks for dexterity and extra attention to details such as abrasion overlays and seam reinforcing. It makes great...
Small Boats Open Big Vistas
In 2003, Matt Rutherford made a sight unseen commitment to cruising from his home in Ohio. Over the phone, he bought a Coronado 25...
Sailing Shorts Update
As a follow-up to our field test of padded sailing shorts reported on in the March 2012 issue, Practical Sailor recently tried out a...
PS Tests Padded Sailing Shorts
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No matter whether aboard a racing dinghy or an ocean-romping supermaxi, repeatedly scooching across a nonskid deck or sitting for long...
$650,000 Yacht Tour : Hanse 460 – This Luxury Cruising Sailboat...
In the $500,000+ cruising sailboat market, the competition for world traveling sailboats is full of exceptional sailing yachts like the Catalina 445, the Amel...
Latest Sailboat Review
MacGregor 26M Used Boat Review
MacGregor 26 has been a staple in the trailerable sailboat market for decades, and company literature claimed more than 7,000 of the original model...