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The law and common sense agree: if you’re in a boat, you need a life jacket. Even if you’re a great swimmer, if things go wrong and you’re sharing the water with a mass of rigging or assisting another sailor in... Read More...

Bilge pumps are definitely not the sexiest part of your boat, and they’re probably the last thing you’d show off to a visitor. They’re also one of the last things you’d want to see fail at a critical moment. Bi... Read More...

Sailing gives us freedom: we don’t need a motor or fuel to travel the oceans. That freedom isn’t absolute. Most sailors still rely on electricity for lighting, refrigeration, small appliances, and to run the el... Read More...