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• An Easy Do-It-Yourself Stern Rail Seat

  

  A stern rail seat is perfect for a crew or guest who wants a clearer view ahead than you can get from the cockpit benches or for someone who simply wants to kee... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Keeping Your Boat Dry and Preventing Mildew

  It's hard to keep a boat's interior dry when you're not using it frequently and allowing full exchange of cabin air. Solar vents and other expensive products ca... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Have You Checked Out Polar Navy?

  It's that time of the year when I, like many sailors, am making summer cruising plans. So on one rainy day recently I was poring over my electronic charts of... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Vow to Stay Safe This Boating Season

  It's still early spring and many of us in northern climates have yet to launch our boats, but already the Coast Guard is reporting an active series of rescues i... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Do You Use an Anchor Alarm App?

  Most chartplotters include an anchor alarm to alert you if your anchored boat moves too far from the anchor's position, indicating that the anchor may be... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• New Book of Sailing Disaster Stories

  Upfront warning: I'm tooting my own horn here by announcing the release of my latest sailing book, Suddenly Overboard: True Stories of Sailors in Fatal... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Sailing Fascination

  I've just spent some time reviewing a new book of sailing photography, "Sailing Fascination" by Heinrich Hecht. It really does have some beautiful photos, but... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• New Edition of The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge

  If you still have time for reading before getting busy with this sailing season's pre-launch work, I'd recommend the new edition of this classic book by John... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Anchor Out More in 2013

  I've noticed that a lot of cruising sailors automatically head for a marina or rental mooring rather than anchoring even when more scenic and pleasant... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• "We Have an App for That"

  Remember when you first got your smartphone or tablet and discovered a whole world of apps to make your device do neat things? Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• America's Cup - the App

  I couldn't help but think of all the controversy about the America's Cup race abandoning traditional 12-meter monohulls for 72-foot wing-sail catamarans when I... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Sailing Simulation Apps

  It's fun to have a sailing simulation app on your smart phone or tablet when you want to kill some time, play a sail race game, or teach someone the fundamental... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Do You Know About the Survival Strap?

  I recently learned about the Survival Strap bracelet that is perfect for sailors, and now I wear it everywhere. It's a good example of form fused with... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Light Winter Reading for Sailors

  The Sailing Pocket Companion by Miles Kendall is an enjoyable little book to keep on the boat for when conversation lags or you want to impress someone with a... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• A Good Book for Sailors Heading Offshore

  Winter's always a good time for reading and becoming reacquainted with old friends on one's bookshelves. Recently I found myself browsing through Offshore... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Thinking About a New Anchor?

  After years of wrestling with a heavy classic CQR anchor on my 38-foot sloop, I replaced it (as my primary anchor) with a Delta. I'd researched the Delta and... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Remember How to Navigate with a Chart?

  In these days when practically all sailors and boaters are using chartplotters or GPS navigational apps, it's increasingly rare for people to plot their positio... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Have Trailer, Will Cruise

  It's not too late to escape your cold climate and get some good sailing in this winter in warmer waters south. The Florida Keys are one of the best sailing area... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Reading the Wind

  You don't need expensive, fancy electronics on your sailboat to read the wind and optimize your sails and course for best speed. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• A Good Depthfinder for a Small Boat

  While most larger sailboats have a permanently installed depthfinder wired into the electrical system, many smaller boats do not. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS