Pressure Falling: The Smeetons and Cape Horn, Part I
November 30th 2011
This is a classic tale of blue-water voyaging, a near disaster that somehow helped inspire yet more small-boat sailors to tackle the Horn.
Archive for November, 2011
PFDs: 5 Tips to Find one that Fits
November 29th 2011
Life jackets need to fit well if you are going to wear them all day long.
Life jackets need to fit well if you are going to wear them all day long.
Lowrance Elite-4, Mark-4: Inexpensive Down-scanning
November 23rd 2011
These new fishfinders provide DSI ability for under $200.
These new fishfinders provide DSI ability for under $200.
Evinrude: Digital Control System for Miami Show?
November 20th 2011
BRP is also rumored to be working on a major re-style for its big Evinrude outboards.
BRP is also rumored to be working on a major re-style for its big Evinrude outboards.
Radar: Is 4G Better?
November 19th 2011
Lowrance and Simrad now offer 4G radar, but whether it is really an improvement over BR24 Broadband and 3G will depend on the height of your radome.
Lowrance and Simrad now offer 4G radar, but whether it is really an improvement over BR24 Broadband and 3G will depend on the height of your radome.
Pursuit Aims Inshore with New Model Series
November 17th 2011
The Pursuit DC 235 leads the freshwater charge for a company with saltwater in its veins.
The Pursuit DC 235 leads the freshwater charge for a company with saltwater in its veins.
Boat Equipment: What Ought to be Standard
November 15th 2011
Boatbuilders would do well to include a few key items at no extra coast.
Boatbuilders would do well to include a few key items at no extra coast.
Hornet Marine Shows Off Retro Styling
November 11th 2011
The Hornet 17 is a sports car for the lake.
The Hornet 17 is a sports car for the lake.
Tunnicliffe, Martinez/Fernandez are Rolex ISAF Sailors of 2011
November 10th 2011
Sailing hats off to our recently crowned ISAF Rolex World Sailors of the Year, a group that highlights the incredible range of challenges within our sport.
Sailing hats off to our recently crowned ISAF Rolex World Sailors of the Year, a group that highlights the incredible range of challenges within our sport.
New Wave Fishfinders: Garmin vs. Raymarine vs. Simrad
November 8th 2011
Could this new fishfinder technology truly be "revolutionary"?
Could this new fishfinder technology truly be "revolutionary"?
Volvo Ocean Race Forecast: Fresh, Chance of Frightening
November 4th 2011
Sailing legends are on hand now to bid them fair winds, but soon it will be just the six VOR teams, taking off for the world’s greatest ocean adventure.
Sailing legends are on hand now to bid them fair winds, but soon it will be just the six VOR teams, taking off for the world’s greatest ocean adventure.
Battery Lugs: Solder vs. Mechanical Fastening
November 2nd 2011
Are soldered battery lugs safer than mechanically fastened lug terminals?
Are soldered battery lugs safer than mechanically fastened lug terminals?
