New Sailor CRASHES and Needs Advice!
Learning how to sail is a lot of fun but it can also pose some challenges. This new sailor crashed into a sea wall,...
The 50 Foot Carbon Fiber Catamaran From Carbon Ocean Yachts
Carbon Ocean Yachts newest creation called Duende is a one-off, custom-built, carbon fiber, ocean racing catamaran sailboat. We got on board at the Newport...
How To Get Sailboat Insurance
This week Practical Sailor contributor Aja takes us through sailboat insurance including quotes from State Farm, Edward Jones and Boat US Geico including hull...
A Rival for Island Packet, Made in China – Outbound 46 Review
Like Kraken Yachts and some Passport sailboats, Outbound Yachts are made in China. It's heavy like an Island Packet, but fast like a Beneteau....
Sailboat Cost of Ownership – New York, Vermont, Ontario, Quebec
Interested in buying a sailboat but worried about the cost of ownership? Things like sailboat maintenance, marina or yacht club yearly fees, parts and...
A Fast Small Sailboat from Saffier
If you're looking for a fast sailboat to use as a day sailer, then Saffier Yachts may have just the sailboat to buy. With...
A Terrible Sailing Accident – SV Platino
This week, a cautionary tale of sailing vessel Platino. A sailing accident, equipment failure leading to dismasting and rescue. We discuss what led up...
43 Foot Cruising Sailboats – The Elan Impression 43
In a sea of French production cruising sailboats like the new Beneteau 37.1 and Oceanis 40.1, or the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350 and 380,...
Production Boat Keel Matrix Inspection
Keel Failure on sailboats is a scary thought. Inspecting the keel matrix of a production style sailboat is a critical step in your boat...
Fast Cruising Sailboat J 45
Are you interested in a very fast and capable 45 foot cruising sailboat? Today we bring you the J Boats J/45 cruising sailboat which...
The 51 Foot Wharram Catamaran He Finally Found!
If you’ve ever wanted to build your own sailboat, you’ve undoubtedly come across Wharram Catamarans. These home-built DIY sailboat plans are a big hit...
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