Is Titanium an Everyman Metal?
Through the commotion of a 30-knot squall, I heard the chainplate pop. It was not an unusually loud pop. The result was impressive, nonetheless....
Disposing of Expired Flares
Do you have any info on how to dispose of expired aerial distress flares? I am a member of the Cowichan Power and Sail...
Lessons from the Mackinac
On Oct. 31, U.S. Sailing released independent reports on three highly publicized sailing accidents that happened this year: The Chicago Yacht Club Race to...
Tropical Storm Do’s and Don’ts
A snubber line can also be run through a separate bow chock, but because these were in use with other lines, padding and chafe-protecting...
Hope for Best, Plan for Worst
When tropical weather threatens, being prepared for the wind, waves, surge, and flooding pays off. How you prepare for a storm depends on where...
Tropical Storm Do’s and Don’ts
It was 2300 Aug. 27, and Irene had arrived. Each gust shook the rig, heeled the boat, and caused the anchor rodes to groan....
The Cruise of Mascot
Ninety-nine years ago last month, Henry M. Plummer, his adult son, Henry Jr., and a cat named Scotty set out from Massachusetts, bound for...
Dinghy Launchers: Wheels for the Dinghy
Defender Launching WheelsThe Defender Industries Launching Wheels are similar to the Newport Vessels model, but feature higher-quality components. Where the Newport Vessels model has...
Dinghy Roller Test Drive
We tested each product for overall quality of construction, ease of installation, and ease of use. Each model was tested on three different surfaces...
The No Discharge Zone Illusion
Long Island Sound, the belt of water stretching 110 miles from Hell Gate in New York City to the Race at the Sounds eastern...
A Sailboat Tour of the Exquisite Little Harbor 63 Ketch
Are you interested in a sailboat tour of an ocean crossing bluewater sailboat lush with teak and fine woodwork? Join us as we take...
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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...