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Gear Review: Aruba 7X50 binoculars from West Marine

Whether you’re looking for the next mark, the entrance to a strange channel or scanning a mooring field in search of a home for the night, a good pair of binoculars is an essential part of your onboard kit.

Gear Review: Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon

With the spike in the popularity of bourbon we’ve seen in the last few years, there seem to be different boutique versions of the stuff popping up everywhere, from Brooklyn to Berkeley.

New Gear for Cold Weather Sailing

For sailors in the northern climes, just because Old Man Winter is here doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Add these items to your kit and you’ll be better prepared for time on the water, despite the elements.

Gear: Qualicom CIS Swiss Army Jacket from Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen’s new Qualicom CIS (Component Insulation System) Jacket is the veritable Swiss Army Knife of winter coats, with its combination of a light insulator jacket made with PrimaLoft Black insulation for maximum warmth and minimum weight that can be zipped into the waterproof exterior shell or worn on its own

Gear: Cold Bay Boots from Sperry Top-Sider

Cold Bay Boots from Sperry Top-Sider boots are built from stain and water resistant leather to keep them in your kit for a few seasons, and they’re topped off with Sperry’s seam-seal construction to keep the water out.

Gear: Resolute Pants from Atlantis

The Resolute Pants from Atlantis are made from a lightweight, waterproof and breathable three-layer AWG Defender Fabric, and provide a comfortable and durable option for keeping your bottom half warm and dry while out on the water.

Cobra Winter Gloves from Henri Lloyd

You’ll have a hard time handling the lines if you can’t feel your fingers. As every sailor knows, a good pair of gloves is essential to cold-weather cruising.

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Meet Me In Miami

This weekend a significant portion of the boating industry descended upon Miami for the annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. It’s a warm and

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SAIL Wins Big in Miami

For a third year in a row, SAIL Magazine has been recognized as the top magazine at the Boating Writers International annual awards.  SAIL led

Spica is a work in progress, but it’s rewarding work. Photo by Andy Schell

At the Helm: The Right Rig

I wrote recently about my ongoing project to redesign the mast and sailplan on our family boat, a 1971 OE 36 called Spica. I’ve agonized

In the twilight years, how do you want to remember your life? Photo  by Zuzana Prochazka

Aging Gracefully: Who needs it?

I’m not patient, laid-back, or compliant so when I hear the expression “age gracefully” all my hairs stand up. It’s unlikely for me to go

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March Issue Sneak Peek

Another issue is off to the printer and on the way to your house! March is our offshore issue, so there are plenty of adventures,

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