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Sailing Gear

Alpaca Guitar

Not only is the Alpaca guitar built of carbon fiber, flax fabric and bio-derived resins, it’s also tough enough to withstand grime, water and dings in even the harshest elements. Carrying it isn’t a problem, either, as it’s lightweight and has an embedded daisy chain that allows for easy attachment to any duffel

VIRB and VIRB Elite HD action cameras

Garmin, the veteran mapping, timepiece and digital-navigation company, has now extended its reach into the video market with its new VIRB and VIRB Elite HD action cameras

Sea Eagle Paddleboats

Paddleboards are great not only for exploring an anchorage after dropping the hook, but for getting a heck of a workout while you’re at it. The only problem is finding room to strap one down within the limited confines of the average sailboat.

Yacht Club Vodka

While rum is typically considered the sailor’s drink of choice, Yacht Club Vodka is hoping to break this stranglehold with its new handcrafted Vodka recipe, which includes just as hint of Elderflower flavor.

VHS with GPS

Standard Horizon’s GX1700 fixed-mount VHF radio comes equipped with its own internal 12-channel GPS to facilitate use of its DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features.

Qmountz iPhone Casing from MapTaq

Turn your iPhone into a ruggedized offshore camera with a Qmountz transparent casing from Maptaq. Waterproof to 9ft and sufficiently shock resistant to …

Harken Crossbow Self-Taking Jib Track

The same “pivoting-track” technology Harken originally developed for grand prix raceboats is now available in a smaller configuration for high- performance dinghies, skiffs and multihulls under 20ft.

AspectSolar EnergyBar 250 Battery

AspectSolar’s EnergyBar 250 portable battery pack fits in a backpack and features a slim 20AH cell that can power anything from a USB device to a television. The device can fully recharge a laptop up to five times, or a mobile device up to 30 times on a single charge.

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SAIL New Boats & Gear 2025

Every year the editors at SAIL pull together our most up-to-date reviews of the new boats out so far this year, a quick look at

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Charter: Day One Damage Control

The first day of any charter means a mountain of responsibilities for the skipper and extended periods of hurry-up-and-wait for the rest of the crew.

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Devil in the Details: Life Jackets

The Cruising Club of America (CCA) is a collection of 1,400 ocean sailors with extensive offshore seamanship, command experience, and a shared passion for making

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