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inReach SatCom with GPS

Stay in touch with the folks back home from anywhere in the world with the DeLorme inReach, which provides cost-effective communications via 9602 short-burst data messaging and the Iridium Satellite system.

AquaCharge Portable Pump

Get the water out of your dinghy or bilges with the compact AquaCharge portable pump from ITT Industries. Measuring 7in x 3.25in x 5.5in, the pump is fully submersible.

SailFast Sweat-Wicking Cap

Look good on and off the water with this new CoCo cap from SailFast, which wicks away sweat and provides UPF40+ sun protection while keeping your melon toasty warm.

Polyester Ph.D. Rope

In 2011, SAIL gave a Pittman Innovation Award to Yale Cordage for its Ph.D. rope, which the company manufactures from high-modulus Spectra fibers. Now the company is offering a lower-priced polyester version of the line.

Variable Power Controlled Thrusters

Imtra’s Side-Power SEP series DC thrusters have a variable power control—as opposed to a simple on-off switch—to help you get your boat in and out of tight spots.

High-Def Underwater Camera

Truly we live in a Brave New World of electronic gizmos. The latest gadget du jour is this new AquaLens high-def underwater camera, which transmits live video to a dedicated wrist-mounted LCD screen.

Adjustable Hatch Vent

An open hatch on a hot day helps cool things off by letting in fresh air, but all too often it can let in rain or spray as well. To keeps things comfortable belowdecks, no matter the weather, ATN Inc. created the Dorcap

Raymarine Chartplotters

Raymarine is already expanding on its e7 chartplotter, which has won various awards, including a 2012 SAIL magazine Pittman Innovation Award. The company’s “e” series now includes two largers versions equipped with a 9- or 12.1-inch screen.

See What You’re Doing

DuraLed engine room and utility lighting from Hella marine brightens work areas with an ultra-wide spread of crisp white light, making engine-room work, in particular, both safer and more pleasant.

Compact Fuel Polisher

KTI Systems has introduced a new line of compact FilterBoss fuel polishing modules (FPM) designed to fit into tight engine compartments and other small onboard spaces.

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Racing: The Clipper Race

Pulling together 700 strangers of all ages and sailing abilities from 40 countries and in one month teaching them to race 11 big sailboats around

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Destinations: Fernandina Beach

Here’s my advice: Get on your boat right now and take a cruise to Fernandina Beach, Florida. Not only is this a great destination for

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Gear: Gobius Pro Tank Sensors

Tanks in sailboats are a pain. Frequently they must take on weird shapes to fit the odd spaces where they live, they’re often hard to

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Olympics: Going for Gold

For more multihull reviews and stories, subscribe for free to Multihull Power & Sail at sailmagazine.com/multihull The Paris 2024 Olympics are right around the corner,

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Bahamas Bound

Cruising sailors headed for the Bahamas may want to take note of a Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) rally that culminates with the third annual

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HH44

The new HH44 a luxury, high-performance cat for cruising families and couples sailing long distance with a focus on alternative energy. Construction is a carbon-reinforced,

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