Author Archives: Editor

Feature

Can Copper Antifouling Paint be Kind?

October 11th, 2012

By Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor As we point out in the October 2012 of Practical Sailor, cuprous oxide (copper) still rules the roost when it comes to long-term antifouling protection, with hard paints and ablative paints fairly evenly matched for durability. For those who care about reducing their impact on the ocean, this raises a question: If we want


Yellow Birds and Measurement Rules

October 10th, 2012

The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) measurers recently congregated in Antigua for their annual review meeting in advance of the 2013 racing season.


Dock Talk

2016 and Beyond

October 10th, 2012

The Canadian Yachting Association High Performance review is under way this week with a stacked agenda in Toronto, ON. Discussions will


Guest Commentary

From Keith Kenitzer

October 10th, 2012

While I never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Len Ruby, I found his obituary very touching and inspiring (in Scuttlebutt


Guest Commentary

From John Cole

October 10th, 2012

I traveled to San Francisco and was at Piers 30-32 on Thursday (10-4-12) to catch a charter and watch the match



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