Rest Easy with a Riding Sail
Even when your anchor is well designed and ideally matched to your boat, there are four common factors that can cause an anchor to...
Sails and Summer Projects
While most of us are-hopefully-out sailing this summer, we know that many sailors are busy with system upgrades, do-it-yourself projects, and the usual marine...
Mailport: anchoring etiquette, stern-tied boats, and wind generators
Anchoring Etiquette
I really appreciated the article Anchoring in Crowded Harbors (see Practical Sailor, June 2019). The difficult and critical part is always estimating distances,...
Collapsible Anchor Prototype Tested
A big rollbar-style anchor on a bow roller is now synonymous with cruising. They are efficient in many types of bottoms and reliably rotate...
Some Simple Tricks to Tensioning Lashings
We've seen both turnbuckles and lashing, on matching boats nearly side by side. Why the difference in approach, since both designers are obviously comfortable...
Anchoring in Crowded Harbors
Stagger while you anchor? It sounds like Ive either been drinking too much or sailing too long. Bear with me.
It's not easy to see...
Sailboat Accessory Hooks
Boats are always challenged by limited storage space. Many production boats share two common features: they have lockers that are either bottomless or wet...
The DIY Hanger Hook
It was a given that anything added to the cockpit locker of our F-24 test boat had to be quickly removable. All of the...
Anchoring Legal Responsibility
We often get questions about anchoring rights. While it is commonly understood that the first boat arriving in an anchorage has privileges, many see...
Assessing the Anchor Kellet
One of all-chain rodes most popular features among cruising sailors has little to do with anchoring-and everything to do with stowing. With a well-designed...
The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
The Catalina 426 is the latest addition to Catalina’s renowned fleet, designed for sailors seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This 42-foot...
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...