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An Inside Look at Harken U

Neil Evans has been talking about the merits of Harken’s T2 Soft-Attach blocks—most significantly the soft Dyneema shackle as its attachment point, rather than a

A Visit to the Harken Lab

Ever wonder how the gear we put on our boats gets tested before we ever use it? If it’s Harken gear, that would be the

A Chance to Sail, One Kid at a Time

Attracting non-sailors to sailing can be difficult; more challenging still is making the sport available to youngsters who lack the means or opportunity to get

Homeschooling on the High Seas

If you’re planning to set sail for a year with your kids, you have one narrow goal—to keep up so your children will be able

The compass before and after reconditioning, Right; using the balance tab to adjust the compass card

Compass Care

Here’s what goes into reconditioning your boat’s most fundamental navigation aid. 

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Grand Prix Bloodbath

Six days in, and this year’s Route du Rhum has already served up dramatic scenes including capsizes, a crash, and several retirements. 

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Tom’s Tips

Photos by Tom Cunliffe Semantics – Chain or Rope? In the golden age of our sailing navies, a “cable” was the huge rope used for

Porto Photo by Lydia Mullan

The Ocean Race Moves to Portugal

Race organizers have announced long term plans for the event, including expanded science and education programming and a homebase in Porto, Portugal.

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