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Changes in AIS continue to make boating safer and bring us closer to VDES Technology.
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Changes in AIS continue to make boating safer and bring us closer to VDES Technology.
Larger main sails with in-mast and in-boom furling are paving the way for changes in sail inventory on the foredeck.
For the crew on Totem, an Instant Pot is worth the space in the galley—and the Giffords like the ability to set it and forget it.
For active cruisers, refitting a classic plastic sailboat with an electric windlass can help take the (back) pain out of anchoring.
New U.S. Coast Guard fire extinguisher regulations for sailboats go into effect April 20.
We chose six stand-out category leaders in the world of marine technology.
Hydrogenerators and wind generators can help sailors keep battery levels high and diesel hours down.
Electronics Editor David Schmidt takes a look at some exciting new gear, including evolutionary Garmin handheld GPS units, Furuno Radar, and emergency equipment advancements from Sirius Signal.
The combination of modern communications, digital-switching hardware and app-styled software lets owners monitor and control onboard systems at sea or from home.
Who doesn’t want a new Leatherman?
KVH’s new TracPhoneV 30 is sized for most cruising sailboats.
There are numerous smart-device apps, software and web services available to make your navigation decisions more reliable.
Changes in AIS continue to make boating safer and bring us closer to VDES Technology.
Larger main sails with in-mast and in-boom furling are paving the way for changes in sail inventory on the foredeck.
For the crew on Totem, an Instant Pot is worth the space in the galley—and the Giffords like the ability to set it and forget it.
For active cruisers, refitting a classic plastic sailboat with an electric windlass can help take the (back) pain out of anchoring.
New U.S. Coast Guard fire extinguisher regulations for sailboats go into effect April 20.
We chose six stand-out category leaders in the world of marine technology.
Hydrogenerators and wind generators can help sailors keep battery levels high and diesel hours down.
Electronics Editor David Schmidt takes a look at some exciting new gear, including evolutionary Garmin handheld GPS units, Furuno Radar, and emergency equipment advancements from Sirius Signal.
The combination of modern communications, digital-switching hardware and app-styled software lets owners monitor and control onboard systems at sea or from home.
Who doesn’t want a new Leatherman?
KVH’s new TracPhoneV 30 is sized for most cruising sailboats.
There are numerous smart-device apps, software and web services available to make your navigation decisions more reliable.
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