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Sailing Gear

GEAR: Simrad NSS 4

Simrad has upgraded their line of chartplotters with the NSS 4, a new model designed with going off soundings in mind.

GEAR: Fillet Away Fish Mat

Catching and prepping your own dinner while underway is one of those one of a kind cruiser experiences. The process gets a whole lot better with the right gear.

GEAR Folding RIB from Four Seas

 Four Seas has announced a new folding inflatable RIB, the Fore Runner, designed for convenience, durability, and a few adventures of its own. 

Gear: Folding Chocks

Accon Marine releases a new line of streamline folding chocks for an uncluttered look on deck. 

Gear: FLIR Ocean Scout Pro

If you’ve ever been in a nighttime sailing situation where you wished you could turn night into day, the new FLIR Ocean Scout Pro thermal monocular may be just what you’re looking for.

Book Review: Into the Ice

Mark Synnott, Dutton,Penguin Random House, $32 You can fill a lot of shelves with books about Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845 expedition in search of

Gear: Zhik Seaboot 700

I always thought you’d pry my classic Dubarry seaboots from my cold, wet hands, but that’s before I tried Zhik’s Seaboot 700. And while it

Boat interior

Boat Review: Aquila 50 Sail 

While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has

Photo Courtesy of Jenny Wight, American Sailing

ASA Adopts Savvy Navvy

The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings. 

sailboats sailing into a sunset

Tricolor Trial

When sailing on a micro budget, the ability to troubleshoot is a priceless skill, as Chuck Hawley discovered on one shakedown cruise back in 1979. 

Women sailing a boat

Do We Still Need Women’s Regattas?

A recent post titled Why I Cringe Over Female-Only Sailing Events caused a stir online. After sailing in last week’s Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge, Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan weighs in.  

Sailboat racing course

117th Chicago Mac

250 boats squared off last week on Lake Michigan’s famous 333-mile course and found the full spectrum of race conditions awaiting them.

Tallship in New York with the statue of liberty

Gorch Fock Victorious Again

After the 4th of July festivities in New York City, the international tallship fleet continued its tour of the eastern seaboard, heading up to Boston.

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