Gear and Reviews archive

  • Safety: Bilge bypass

    How to rig up an emergency bilge pump quickly. More

  • Harbinger Laser Bathymetric maps

    Harbinger Laser's Lighthouse Map series features a digital picture viewer in addition to the high-quality topographical maps. More

  • Softies

    Colligo Marine's soft shackles use a clever integral-sleeve system that cinches shut against a sizeable stopper knot that keeps the strop closed. More

  • Spinlock ZR 1014 Jammer

    Spinlock's new line of cruising-oriented jammers to increase onboard safety. More

  • Seamless carbon rigging 35

    Hall Spars' Seamless Carbon Rigging (SCR) 35 has the smallest frontal area possible and can be painted to match your rig. More

  • Navigation gear

    Innovative new gear for the navigation station. More

  • Seasick blues be gone

    Knock out seasickness with Queasy Drops, herbal lozenges orig. designed for pregnant women and children undergoing chemotherapy. More

  • Puckster

    This new Speedpuck is a handheld GPS receiver that lets you display and download your data for performance comparisons. More

  • Cruise in comfort

    Quiet, unobtrusive, and lightweight, the Caframo Marine Bora fans are great for boaters with no air conditioning. More

  • Mess be gone

    These hydrophobic, oil-absorbing pads and bilge socks are perfect for sopping up petrochemical messes. More

  • Communications gear

    10 new toys and gadgets your boat can't live without. More

  • Sailor-free sailing

    Harbor Wing Technology's AUSV makes uncrewed sailing a reality. More

  • ATN Genoa Sleeve

    The abrasion-resistant, UV-proof ATN Genoa Sleeve protects your headsail without altering the sail or adding weight. More

  • Angle of detachment

    Marinco Electrical's right-angle cordset adaptor allows for an easier shore power hookup. More

  • Look, ma, no hands!

    V.I.O's wireless, shock-resistant, waterproof P.O.V (Point of View) camera is made for the high-adrenaline sailor. More

  • Must be gone

    Good air circulation with Nicro's Day/Night Plus Solar Vents will help you avoid mold, must, and other onboard odors. More

  • Frequent flyers

    Spinlock's Mast-Pro Harness is more comfortable than a bosun's chair and emphasizes safety, quality, and durability. More

  • Call for Windward Islands data

    Imray-Iolaire chartmakers are working on their Windward Islands charts and will republish them at the end of 2009. More

  • Trim on!

    Harken's high-strength SpeedGrip handles offer nearly frictionless movement and ball bearings for the vertical handle and its free-spinning caps. More

  • Shine on [then recharge]

    While some sailors find LEDS to be too diffuse, the Stealthlite Rechargeable 2460 from Pelican Products offers a strong, focused, LED beam. More

  • Stainless is as stainless does

    Wera Tools' line of ergonomic, vacuum ice-hardened stainless-steel screwdrivers are just the thing for marine applications. More

  • Wrino wrestling

    The Wrino Boat Mooring Hook was a 2008 MAATS favorite for making boat dockings safer and easier. More

  • Charged

    Argus Analyzers' Battery Bug shows how much power and how much capacity has been lost. More

  • Zodiac’s J.J. Marie assumes top gun status

    J.J. Marie, builder of the Zodiac line of inflatable boats, steps down from presidency of Zodiac North America. More

  • 6 New DVDs

    Here are six great new sailing DVDs to get you ready for the sailing season. More

  • Avoiding boomers

    A sailor compares three "live" weather products to find out which best helps snatch a good boating day out of the clutches of an iffy forecast. More

  • Channel surfing

    The hard facts about adding a TV to your boat. More

  • Easy options

    High-load snatch blocks are good for hectic sail changes and difficult sheeting angles. More

  • Lobster pot payback

    Sailor Solution's Hooknife makes it easy to free your boat from floating debris without making you go swimming. More

  • Sheltered Existence

    Demar Design's Cortez backpack does double-duty as a grocery carrier or an adventure pacl. More

  • Pittman Innovation Awards 2009

    SAIL Magazine's annual kudos for the best of the 2009's new gear. More

  • Offshore Comfort

    If you sail offshore, you know the absolute importance of warm, dry sea boots. Check out the Dubarry Ultimas. More

  • Slippery Stuff

    Team McLube’s Hullkote, a high-performance speed polish, takes racing to the next level. More

  • Hold your course

    An autopilot can help to free shorthanded crews from helm duties, among other things. Find out how they work and which one might be right for you. More

  • Leveled

    If you're looking for ways of improving your team's performance, or simply producing great footage of you and your friends out sailing, check out Horizon True's line of self-leveling camera mounts. More

  • Leashed

    Check out Spinlock's new Connect Range Tether -- a new, ultra safe range of tethers that can be operated with or without gloves, and in any weather conditions. More

  • LED there be light

    The Sensibulb from Sailor's Solutions reduces energy use and waste and eliminates all marine-radio interference. More

  • Giving the Gift of Gear

    Find the right gift for the sailor you know -- anything is better than fruitcake. More

  • Deck hardware innovation

    Check out Selden Masts' new line of deck hardware -- complete with plane-bearing blocks, auto-ratchet blocks, ball-bearing blocks, and more. More

  • Spinlock's Deckware Spike

    David Schmidt gives us the low-down on Spinlock's new, lightweight Deckware fid. More

  • Foul weather gear: Tried and tested

    Check out the latest review on the best foul weather gear Musto and Gill have to offer in a 5,000 mile test on the Indian Ocean. More

  • Chaco Z1 sandals

    Find out what makes these all-terrain sandals perfect for any outdoor occasion. More

  • Gear Review: Boye Knife

    If you value exceptional workmanship, excellent quality materials, and the sharpest blade that this sailor has ever used — bar none — meet the Basic 3 from the studio of boutique knife maker David Boye. More

  • Classic Sights, Classic City

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  • Puma Barrel Bag

    Find out why the Puma Barrel Racing bag is preferred by the Volvo Ocean Race team. More

  • Trailer Envy

    If you own an older boat, finding the right trailer can be a chore, especially if the boat is no longer in production. Luckily, there’s a solution, Trailboat Transporter. More

  • Shady Threads

    Sunday Afternoon’s Sun Tee offers intelligent sailing gear that comes loaded with an 50 SPF rating. More

  • May 2008 – Flagships New Gear

    An onboard bicycle, a closed-circuit underwater camera, the Tactigator, and more. More

  • All-weather Gear and a Musto Boots test

    Sunglasses, fresh food, firestarters and more to keep you warm, fed, and comfortable. More

  • Sun Bonnet: Sun Day Afternoons’s Adventure Hat

    Sun Day Afternoons’s Adventure Hat offers great UV protection (the hat’s material carries a 50+ SPF rating) and, thanks to its generous, down-sloped bill, plenty of shade. More