It is always frustrating on a raceboat when you cant see the numbers on the instrument display. This shouldnt be a problem, though, with the 21/2 -inch digits on the new NXR line of instruments from Nexus Marine. An inverted LCD display makes the numbers easy to read at night without ruining your night vision. Each display can also run either a green or red background, making it clear which
Looking for a pair of sailing pants spiffy enough to wear to the club after you step off your boat? Meet Harkens new quick-drying Ballistic Eco pants, made from an environmentally friendly blend of bamboo, nylon and Spandex. The pants are available in four colors, and feature a reinforced seat, articulated and reinforced knees, a gusseted crotch, anti-microbial properties,
This is not your average how-to-sail manual. In The Blue Book of Sailing, Adam Cort (SAILs Senior Editor) divides sailing into The 22 keys to sailing mastery. The topics are basic but presented an in-depth manner that will provide even lifetime sailors with a deeper understanding. For instance, rather than simply describing the process of a tack, Cort delves into the evolution of tacking
Grinding winches can be funto a point. Now, for those times when you dont feel like building arm strength theres the WinchRite, from Sailology LLC, a fully portable electric winch handle that makes everything from raising the main to furling in the genoa a snap.Designed specifically for sailing, the WinchRite provides up to 100 newton meters of torque and rotation speeds from 50 to 120
Chandleries are rife with good folding sailing knives. Selecting the right one often comes down to utility and taste. While the latter quality is subjective, utility is easy to quantify. Ive been using the Gerber Crucial Tool for several months and Ive been impressed with its clever design, fantastic utility, and small size and minimal weight (just 5 ounces). While a sharp, locking blade is
Sailors today live in an era replete with new equipment and innovation. Looking back on the state-of-the-art in February of 1970—when SAIL’s first issue was unveiled—you’d find aluminum was still considered a pretty high-tech material. Wooden spars were still relatively common. Electronics were primitive: LORAN was top dog, and plenty of cruisers used radio direction finders when navigating out
This time of year, with the boats packed up and the waters iced over, we often become armchair sailors by default. Theres no better time to delve into that list of sailing books you’ve been dying to read. Start with these suggestions from SAIL editors and readers, and send us a few of your own. Get cozy reading season has only just begun.Dallas
Heres a new lightweight and eco-friendly carrying bag thats made from recycled woven polypropylene. Covered with some of Sharon Greens most spectacular sailing shots, this no-nonsense bag measures approximately 16 by 14 by 5 inches and can handle plenty of food and gear.The webbed handles are well madeunlike many bags this sizeand its all-up weight is a lot less than those plodding
“Going places in your own sailboat is one of the greatest travel experiences you can have. And you don’t need to go all the way to French Polynesia to experience the thrill of discovery that sailing offers. Simply exploring secluded coves in an inland lake can be an adventure that you and your family will never forget,” writes Brian Gilbert in his new book The Complete Trailer
When the mailman delivers the latest edition of these cruising guiddes, it’s like getting one of those fruit or candy boxes Aunt Sarah and Uncle George send to celebrate a special occasion: the contents look beautiful, but they taste even better.Both of these guides have been around for more than a quarter century, and each new edition is carefully updated to invlude all the changes and
For more multihull reviews and stories, subscribe for free to Multihull Power & Sail at sailmagazine.com/multihull I first saw Beneteau’s Excess brand of sailing catamarans
Southern California was serving up a strong dose of its May Grey/June Gloom weather when I arrived in Santa Barbara. With a thick marine layer
If you’re an avid sailor and passionate traveler at the same time, you probably start making plans for your next sailing adventure as soon as
Buddy Melges, whose career in sailing and impact on the sport has been so remarkable that few superlatives come close to describing it, has died
During The Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, SAIL magazine had a chance to catch up with some of the sailors that make this race possible. Here’s
During The Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, SAIL magazine had a chance to catch up with some of the sailors that make this race possible. Here’s
During The Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, SAIL magazine had a chance to catch up with some of the sailors that make this race possible. Here’s
During The Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, SAIL magazine had a chance to catch up with some of the sailors that make this race possible. Here’s
During The Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, SAIL magazine had a chance to catch up with some of the sailors that make this race possible. Here’s
During The Ocean Race’s Newport stopover, SAIL magazine had a chance to catch up with some of the sailors that make this race possible. Here’s
