Gear

Summer-Sailing Gear Guide

jen.brett — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:13 GMT

Looking forward to a summer of fun on the water? Here we take a look at everything from flip flops and floppy hats to inflatable kayaks and SUPs.

App of the Month: Compass Eye

Jen Brett — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:19:15 GMT

Check out this cool app that combines a compass, binoculars, and a camera.

Drop-Proof Phone Case

elawson — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:41:06 GMT

Double Fairlead

elawson — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:36:09 GMT

Universal Deck Key

Jen Brett — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:31:56 GMT

Measure Wind Speed with Accuracy

Jen Brett — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:17:54 GMT

Dinghy Day Trip

Jan Irons/commutercruiser.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:34:46 GMT

Before you head out in your dink for a day of fun, make sure you have these items with you.

Inflatable? That’s Debatable

Connie McBride — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:40:19 GMT

A hard-core Fatty Knees owner pricks holes in the arguments that would favor those other sorts of dinghies.

Dinghy Decisions

Jen Brett — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:54:48 GMT

Time for a new tender? Here's a look at the pros and cons of different types of dinks.

Cool Jacket for Hot Sailing

Jen Brett — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:08:01 GMT

With the weather heating up, the new lightweight Inshore Sport collection from Gill is designed to keep you dry and comfortable on the water.

Odeo Laser Flare

Tony Bessinger — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:40:16 GMT

The 10-inch Odeo Laser Flare is waterproof and attaches to your life jacket. Should you find yourself in the drink, this unit, unlike a regular flare, will provide the means to signal your position to rescuers for up to five hours.

Garmin GPSMAP 500 and 700 MFDs

Tony Bessinger — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:30:54 GMT

Garmin’s latest multifunction displays employ touch screen navigation and wireless networking, and you can upload routes and waypoints conveniently with your tablet or smartphone.

Ocean Signal rescueME Personal Locator Beacon

Tony Bessinger — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:17:33 GMT

The smaller the personal lifesaver beacon, the more likely you are to wear it. Ocean Signal’s rescueME PLB is compact, waterproof, and mounts on your lifejacket.

App of the Month: What's On My Boat?

Jen Brett — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:16:13 GMT

With this app for the iPhone and iPad you can organize and keep track of the gear and goodies you have on board.

New Twist: Ice-Cube Trays That Don’t Spill

Michael Robertson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:16:25 GMT

This ice tray fits in a boat's freezer, doesn't spill, and doesn't absorb odors.

A Boatload of New Gadgets

elawson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:50:20 GMT

Rest assured, a walk through the Miami boat show reveals there’s no lack of threats to your boating budget. Mark Pillsbury shares what he found.

Crew Headsets for Easier Communication

The Editors — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:33:55 GMT

Can you hear me now? These headsets allow the whole crew to speak freely.

Miami Boat Show Electronics Roundup

Tony Bessinger — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:47:29 GMT

Here's a detailed look at some of the cool new products introduced at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail.

Off the Beaten Boat Show Path

Tony Bessinger — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:53:54 GMT

Take a look at new electronics from Raymarine and a sweet new ride at Miami International Boat Show, Day Two.

Miami International Boat Show: Day One

Tony Bessinger — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:27:40 GMT

Check out the latest offerings from DeLorme, Ocean Signal, and FLIR.

Installing an SSB Radio

Ed Sherman — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:31:16 GMT

A single-sideband radio is much more powerful than your onboard VHF and requires thoughtful installation.

Waveblade Hull Cleaner

jen.brett — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:18:01 GMT

Blast away fouling on all of your boat's underwater surfaces with multi-directional vibration. No scraping required!

App of the Month: Man Overboard

jen.brett — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:58:29 GMT

Here's a simple app that could save a life.

Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

Webb Chiles — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:03:35 GMT

After a whiff of gas from an outboard engine sends this experienced circumnavigator in search of electric power, he files this report on his experiences with one model, the Torqeedo Travel 1003. Sail Green: Product Review from our December 2012 issue.

App of the Month: MotionX GPS

Jen Brett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:56:18 GMT

Check out this comprehensive GPS app for both on- and off-the-water adventures.