Gear

(published November 2012) Chuck Hawley, West Marine’s  Vice President of Product Development, recently bought an Alerion Express 38 Yawl and is learning how to be a […]

Weather forecasts can be right or wrong, but the sooner you can recognize the difference, the sooner you can take appropriate action  (published July 2015) A […]

Working with professionals who really understand oceanic weather systems and how sailboats behave at sea makes passagemaking faster, safer and more fun  (pubished July 2015) We […]

Why getting sails that hold their shape longer can make the most sense  (published June 2015) I know, I know, you just want a good, durable, […]

The principles of fiberglass construction, what to look for in buying an older boat and how to assess and repair any damage  (published May 2015) There […]

Safety depends on planning, preparation and practice-and the hard information you will learn at a sanctioned Safety at Sea seminar  (published May 2015) The 1979 Fastnet […]

Whether racing offshore or cruising, taking stock of a “safety equipment requirements and recommendations” list will show you what safety gear you have, but more importantly, […]

Switching out our old holding plate system for a modern and efficient evaporator plate unit  (published April 2015) During a few weeks of sailing in the […]

What’s outthere in the realm of four weather gear for those looking to stay 100 percent dry?  (published April 2015) When sailors think of dry suits, […]

A line or weed tangled in our pop can ruin your whole day, if not end your cruise. Here’s the remedy.  (published April 2015) Every year […]