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Practical Sailor

@practicalsailor

The independent product test report of sailboats, sailing equipment, and gear.

 Sarasota, FL
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Joined January 2010
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Spate of accidents calls for re-assessment of long-held MOB rescue practices. buff.ly/2P6UgYd
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Installing and Maintaining A Watermaker buff.ly/2KiQqqW
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Air Conditioning at Anchor buff.ly/2MkpfOS
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Can your keel withstand a grounding? practical-sailor.com/blog/Ch… facebook.com/PracticalSailor…
Cheeki Rafiki Loss Puts Spotlight on Keels-Again - Practical Sailor

Cheeki Rafiki Loss Puts Spotlight on Keels-Again - Practical Sailor

Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.

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Sea change. facebook.com/story.php?story…

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Sea change.

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Nice to see (hear) #DamienRice on the water again. Live from aboard his wooden ketch. youtube.com/watch?time_conti… youtube.com/watch?time_conti…
The U.S. Coast Guard has determined that an increasing number navigation lights being used on sailboats do not meet the basic... practical-sailor.com/blog/Co…
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When looking for a marina to leave your boat, one of the main criteria to meet is for a well-managed and... practical-sailor.com/issues/…
Leaving Your Boat in a Foreign Port - Practical Sailor

Leaving Your Boat in a Foreign Port - Practical Sailor

Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.

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A high percentage of cruisers we meet each year plan on leaving their boats in a safe place and flying home,... practical-sailor.com/issues/…
Leaving Your Boat in a Foreign Port - Practical Sailor

Leaving Your Boat in a Foreign Port - Practical Sailor

Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.

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Red right, return for deposit. facebook.com/story.php?story…

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Red right, return for deposit.

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The recent release of Steve Wysttach’s outstanding documentary film Manry at Sea, by Steve Wystrach about Robert Manry,... practical-sailor.com/issues/…
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A high percentage of cruisers we meet each year plan on leaving their boats in a safe place and flying home,... practical-sailor.com/issues/…
Leaving Your Boat in a Foreign Port - Practical Sailor

Leaving Your Boat in a Foreign Port - Practical Sailor

Since 1974, Practical Sailor’s independent testing has taken the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.

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The recent release of Steve Wysttach’s outstanding documentary film Manry at Sea, by Steve Wystrach about Robert Manry,... practical-sailor.com/issues/…
New single-braid, high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) lines, such as Amsteel Blue from Samson Ropes, WR2 (wire rope... practical-sailor.com/blog/Ch…
Now here's a place to tie the knot! igkt-solent.co.uk/event/knot… igkt-solent.co.uk/event/knot…
Hmmm. Looks like someone missed our report on going aloft safely. practical-sailor.com/blog/Go… facebook.com/PracticalSailor…
After years in development, it's time to meet Becca. A creepily comforting PFD with a deeper purpose. :) litro.co.uk/2019/03/becca-li…
After years in development, it's time to meet B.E.C.C.A. Coming to a boat show near you. :) litro.co.uk/2019/03/becca-li… litro.co.uk/2019/03/becca-li…
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