Practical Sailor Archives

Inflatable PFD Care and Use

July 25th, 2018

by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor Some sad news this past weekend from the Chicago-Mackinac race prompted me to update, and

June 18th, 2018

As you gear up for another summer of sailing, it is also a good time to double check that none

May 9th, 2018

Practical Sailor has been testing sailboats and marine equipment for over 40 years, and their business model which is solely

March 14th, 2018

Practical Sailor has been testing sailboats and marine equipment for over 40 years, and their business model which is solely

January 11th, 2018

For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,

November 27th, 2017

Oceans may interconnect the planet, but they also act as a barrier, isolating the sailors on opposite shores. Some cruisers

April 17th, 2017

For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,

February 11th, 2016

Apparently feeling the effects of 10 years of bottom paint testing, Practical Sailor editor Darrell Nicholson riffs on Charles Darwin,

January 13th, 2016

by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor This summer, the once lovely Oyster 825 was hauled from the water with its keel

September 21st, 2015

by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor As one who has spent many hours in exotic locations, cycling bad diesel fuel through