gear review Archives

Gear review: Type V Inflatable PFDs

February 9th, 2023

PFDs come in five types. Type I is for cruising, racing and fishing offshore, and for use by commercial ships,

March 28th, 2022

Depending on the racing venue, the challenge of low wind sailing is magnified by the presence of bugs. Aside from

November 11th, 2021

If you’ve ever stood in that aisle of your marine chandlery, looking at the options for caulk, and unsure of

September 7th, 2021

There is all kinds of sailing gear to keep us warm, or dry, or even cool. Being comfortable when the

August 17th, 2020

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Sailing is only okay with same household crew. Sailing is only okay with appropriately

June 17th, 2020

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt My 28-foot keelboat came with a bulkhead mount Ritchie dial compass, but with the numbers spinning

April 2nd, 2020

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