Sailing in Gusty Winds
One of my biggest mistakes in life was waiting so long to sail the Great Lakes.
This realization struck me last summer as I strolled...
Reading the Telltales on Your Sails
Even the most laid-back cruiser has days when he would like to get there an hour sooner. But speed is not the only reason...
Safety Tether Caution
The hallmark of an overboard fall protection system is a system of jacklines running along the deck, with tethers attached so that the sailor...
When is it Time to Retire a Safety Tether?
Rules of thumb are rather useless when it comes to equipment that is stored in a locker and then used roughly. We've broken lots...
Safety Tethers Under Scrutiny
On November 18, 2017, Simon Speirs, an experienced sailor, went overboard while at the bow assisting with a headsail change on a Clipper Round...
MAIB Safety Advisory Warns Tether Users
The sailing yacht CV30 was taking part in the third leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race having left Cape Town on...
Climbing Gear Standards Guide Test Protocol
Testers used lab and field tests to evaluate each clips functionality, strength, and durability. After inspecting several sailboats to evaluate potential caribiner-benders and how...
Time to Review Tether Regs
Like a car seatbelt, the snap hook on a sailors safety tether has only one essential job to do. It must support the dynamic...
New Trends in Sailing Safety Gear
Safety at sea has become more than a noteworthy slogan. Many feel it defines the right game plan and gear choice to ensure a...
Budget Binnacle Pod
Many sailors want to tuck an additional instrument display or autopilot control at the binnacle, but just don't have the space. Seaview offers a...
Can A Lithium Battery Fry Your Alternator?
Are you interested in putting lithium batteries in your sailboat? Understanding how lithium batteries work and charge is important because lithium can damage your...
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The PDQ 32 Cruising Cat Used Boat Review
PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, launched the Alan Slater-designed PDQ 32 catamaran in 1994 and built 53 of the boats in the following...