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• Liveaboard Sailor Comics

  Almost exactly a year ago I wrote about this cool liveaboard web comic by sailor Cynthia Shelton. Check out the archives of her very witty cartoon strip... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Consider a Laser

  

  Need an inexpensive way to have some fun on the water or get back into sailing? Thought about looking around for a used Laser? As one of the most popular... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• KISS for Sailors

  Every spring when the sailing gear catalogs and flyers flood my mailbox and inbox, and I contemplate the long list for spring commissioning and inevitable... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• New to Sailing?

  Perhaps you have vowed that this is the summer you will learn to sail? For active sorts who love the outdoors and the water, it's one of the finest things one... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Learn to Sail This Spring

  If you don't already feel competent handling a sailboat on your own, make this the year you increase your skills or learn to sail from scratch. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• A Better Bowline?

  

  Are you one of those sailors always seeking a better mousetrap - um, knot? But what could be better than a bowline? With a little time on my hands this winter, ... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Predicting Wind

  

  Yesterday a weather system brought gale force winds through my area. I was happy not to be sailing, though it was warm enough on this rare New England day in... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Gary Jobson on Sailing Safety

  

  I recently had a chance to speak with Gary Jobson about safety issues in sailing. Jobson is, of course, a highly accomplished sail racer, a winning tactician... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• A Sea Bird Book to Take Sailing Offshore

  Planning a voyage offshore this year? Here's a fine new book from Princeton University Press to take along: Petrels, Albatrosses & Storm-Petrels of North... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 OUTDOORS, SEA

• Escape the Rat Race Under Sail

  What sailor doesn't want to? If only! A new book titled Sail Away: How to Escape the Rat Race and Live the Dream is designed for just that - help you figure... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Most Popular Boat Names

  The BoatUS association has released its 22nd annual list of the 10 most common boat names. Two things one should understand here. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Comparing Navigation and Charting Apps

  I've just completed a detailed analysis and comparison of the leading 5 marine charting apps for Android smartphones and tablets. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Inexpensive Inflatable PFD

  There's a temporary sale price at Defender Marine that's lower than I've ever seen for inflatable PFDs, including a model with harness. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Looking to Buy a Sailboat?

  Winter is a good time to start shopping for a sailboat, not least because you're less likely to make an emotional decision and buy a boat too quick because... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• A Good Thriller Novel for Sailors

  Those of us who sail in northern climes tend to read more in the winter when our boats are on the hard - and what better to read than books involving sailing? Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Cold Weather Sailing

  Are you sailing in an area of cold water or cold air? In both cases, the cold creates special hazards - even if don't expect to get wet. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Sailing Game Apps?

  

  As part of my reviewing of apps created for sailors, I've recently started looking at sailing games. To be honest, I haven't been very enthralled by any so... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Is the DSC on Your Boat's VHF Activated?

  

  Lots of sailors have recently new VHF radios on their boats (or maybe you recently got one as a gift and anticipate installing it this spring) that have DSC... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Dreaming of Cruising the Islands

  

  Just back from St. John in the US Virgin Islands - and with the onset of frigid temperatures in New England I wish I was still there! As always I am convinced... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2011 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS

• Sailing Apps to Be Wary Of

  

  After reviewing quite a lot of apps of interest to sailors, I've noticed the trend of app developers who have essentially nothing new to offer themselves but wh... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SEA, SPORTS