Practical Sailor Archives

You can’t insure old sailboats… right?

February 7th, 2026

Published since 1974, Practical Sailor is the only independent product test report of sailboats, sailing equipment, and gear. In a

January 10th, 2026

The Practical Sailor publication has been providing practical advice since 1974, and in this report Chief Editor Tim Labute reveals

October 11th, 2025

After seeing boats on the bay, a passerby decided it was time to fulfill their lifelong goal to go sailing.

October 6th, 2025

C&C Yachts was more than just a sailboat manufacturer—it was a revolution in sailing. From the groundbreaking Red Jacket to

September 6th, 2025

The Practical Sailor publication has been providing practical advice since 1974, and in this report they ask Heather Sweeney the

August 25th, 2025

The 177-foot Parsifal III from the Below Deck Sailing Yacht reality show has captured the world’s attention, but her near

July 30th, 2025

This public service announcement comes from Practical Sailor which has been providing advice about the sport since 1974: We spend

January 27th, 2025

The Practical Sailor group provides a guide on how to buy a sailboat on a budget of $20,000. They look

August 30th, 2024

Published since 1974, Practical Sailor is the only independent product test report of sailboats, sailing In this video, they review

August 24th, 2024

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