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Sailing Gear

Grundens Deck-Boss Ankle Boots

I was delivering a boat back from the Annapolis Sailboat Show last year and decided to pick up a pair of these boots for the

Gear: Exposure Marine RAW Lights

Three new lightweight, rechargeable, waterproof lights from Exposure Marine maximize night vision and offshore safety. Exposure Marine, a UK-based company that specializes in high-performance lights

Gear: TEMO 1000 Electric Outboard

Making its U.S. debut at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show this weekend, the TEMO 1000 is the latest clever electric outboard from the French builder, powering sailboats up to 26 feet.

GEAR Maptech Drone Video Program

Whether you prefer digital or old school, charts do a great job of getting you where you need to go, and satellite images can provide

Gear: Weems & Plath BRIGHTWind

What if we could simplify the equipment at the top of our masts? Instead of a farm of devices, take an approach that cuts down

GEAR: NetPlus from Patagonia

This season’s latest from Patagonia includes an expansion of their NetPlus line, which is made from recycled fishing nets to help protect our oceans.

A man sailing a dinghy with an electric motor

Dinghies-Compact Kickers

Small electric outboards are becoming increasingly popular for everything
from dinghies to small race boats. We put three new models to the test.

The boom furling powered by Laughing Gull’s electric winch snagged Tamsin’s arm, resulting in a trip to the hospital.

Electric Winch Warning

Though they’ve made sailing easier and more accessible, electric winches must be treated with appropriate caution.

Woman wearing a hat on a boat.

Water System Salvation

Tank water can easily be contaminated with anything from a lingering bad taste to dangerous bacteria. Installing a triple filtration set up on Ben-Varrey helped.

A bridge and a moon

Understand the Tides

Tides are an essential part of coastal sailing, so don’t forget to look at the moon once in a while. 

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