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Sailing Gear

Henri Lloyd Breeze Vest

When it comes to clothing, it always seems that you’re either a “vest guy” or you’re not (on land at least). But I’ve found that

Gear: SAILMON Model VII Instrument System

SAILMON Model VII instrument system For racers looking to beef up their onboard systems, the Model VII from SAILMON offers an ultra-bright sunlight readable display

Emergency Signaling Devices

Today there are more devices than ever before that allow mariners to call for help when in distress, but how do they work, and which

Boat Cleaner’s Tool Kit

Back before I got into the magazine business I cleaned boats for a living, roaming the docks of Newport, Rhode Island, with various and sundry

Vetus Rimdrive Bow Thruster

The propeller and the outer ring connecting the tips of the blades also serve as the motor’s rotor, and the stationary windings are in a tunnel module that slides into a boat’s structural tunnel tube. As a result, there is no bulky motor to install inside the boat, only a compact interface module.

Gear: Garmin gWind Transducer

Garmin gWind Transducer The gWind transducer uses a three-blade propeller to provide accurate true wind speed readings in light air, while its twin-fin design offers

On Deck: Soft Shackles

Strops, grommets and shackles made from rope were found on every sailing ship for hundreds of years. The making of them was part of the

Powered Winches Take the Strain Out of Sailing

Like thousands of other sailors, I scoffed at powered winches until a rock-climbing injury reduced my right shoulder to an arthritic mess. So, while I love to spin handles, I’ve realized that powered winches are my friends. And I’m not alone. Most medium-to-large cruising boats I saw at last year’s United States Sailboat Show at Annapolis either came fitted with some (or all) powered winches, or

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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. 

Credit: Gianluca Naphtalina Camporesi

Grand Soleil Blue

Known for its racer-cruisers, Grand Soleil builds a sleek daysailer with sustainability driving its brief. 

Great emphasis was placed on Wisp’s comfortable, elegant, ergonomic cockpit. Photo by Alison Langley

The Story of a Boat Named Wisp

Building the custom 40-footer was a master class in project management, hands-on skills, and New England sailing industry collaboration.

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On to New Horizons

You’ve read about the misadventures of the J/122 Alliance over the past two years, from an eventful Annapolis-Newport in 2023 to her ultimate sinking in

Gear: Folding Chocks

Gear: Folding Chocks

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

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