The Tragedy of the Driverless Dinghy
December 3rd, 2020
by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor In the wake of a terrible tragedy that struck a few days before Thanksgiving in
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Considerations for winter haul out
November 12th, 2020
This time of year, every skipper should go through a “what-if” scenario when considering a specific place to haul out.
Affordable Cruising Sailboats
July 29th, 2020
Practical Sailor reviews nine used boats over 35 feet and under $75,000. In a search for a budget cruiser, Practical
Preventing electric shock at the dock
July 20th, 2020
When two people recently died due to electrocution while swimming at a marina at Lake Pleasant in Arizona, it was
In Search of the Perfect Daysailor
May 12th, 2020
Carl Alberg, a nominee for the National Sailing Hall of Fame, was a significant contributor toward the history of sailing
Sailing as an essential activity
April 30th, 2020
by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor Let’s take away all the boats. Not the ships engaged in essential commerce, not the
Keeping birds away from boat and dock
April 13th, 2020
When U.S. Airways flight 1549 ran into a flock of birds in January 2009 and pilot Chelsey Sullenberger famously crash-landed
Keep calm and carry on cursing
April 9th, 2020
Practical Sailor Editor Darrell Nicholson recalled a letter he received several years ago, and with laughter being rare and necessary
Portable Toilets for COVID-19
March 26th, 2020
For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,
Inboard Engines: Stuffing Box Care
February 18th, 2020
For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,
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