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Lithium battery mistakes people make

May 2nd, 2026

In this video report by Practical Sailor, editor Tim Labute provides a reality check about lithium batteries: Lithium batteries are

April 27th, 2026

Wondering about the fastest cruising sailboat in the world brings up the question as to what is a cruising sailboat.

March 7th, 2026

By Tim Labute, Practical Sailor editor Tartan Yachts is one of the most respected names in American sailboat building —

March 6th, 2026

The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built. Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard.

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