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Lessons learned from sinking

September 6th, 2024

by Rupert Holmes, Practical Boat Owner Half a century has passed since the loss of Ted Heath’s 45-foot ocean racing

August 13th, 2024

by Chuck Hawley, SAIL magazine Recently, I flew on a Boeing 737 on an international flight, and as luck would

July 31st, 2024

by David Flynn, SpinSheet Sailboat racing is a sport that demands quick and decisive decision making and action. However, it

July 31st, 2024

by Kim Couranz, SpinSheet Protests are generally not fun, but they are always opportunities for learning. Moreover, they are an

July 31st, 2024

The good thing about a long summer of weeknight racing is the chance to improve from week to week. Report

July 24th, 2024

Polars and sail charts are crucial tools for sailors to ensure they have the right sail at the right time,

July 23rd, 2024

by John K. Fulweiler, WindCheck magazine Tom Whitwell is a man known for making a list of 52 things he

July 22nd, 2024

Sam Fortescue takes a look at the latest clothing technology being used at the highest level of our sport, that

July 20th, 2024

Published since 1974, Practical Sailor is the only independent product test report of sailboats, sailing equipment, and gear. They’re also

July 18th, 2024

by Madeline Gill Baldridge, Sailing World As a sailor who floats among many different classes, I tend to seek out