Sailing Gear

Information and reviews on sailing equipment and sailing gear including foul weather gear, gill sailing gear, sails and more from Cruising World.

December 9, 2024

These 25 cruising-inspired gifts will make this season merry and bright for any boating enthusiast.

Hands-On expert Roger Hughes beats the heat onboard with the Breeze Bandit—an innovative hatch cover that keeps cabins cool.

From tech tools to quality-of-life upgrades, the Sailing Totem crew offer up some perfect gift ideas for the avid sailor in your life.

Winter is the perfect time to inspect, repair, and replace personal safety gear so it’s ready when you are.

A sailor’s worst nightmare: a furler failure at sea. Here’s how we overcame a dangerous situation with quick thinking.

18 products stood out to the judges among more than 80 entries that were submitted this year.

Of all the changes that long-range cruising has seen in the past 50 years, safety and communication have been most welcome.

These books and apps are my go-to favorites whenever I’m trying to find my way through the Caribbean.

On an offshore race from Florida to Mexico, something did not go bump in the morning, but the rudder was gone nonetheless.

Having the right gear can make all the difference in your cruising adventures.

There’s an old adage that everything on a boat should serve multiple purposes. As it turns out, this applies to clothing, too.

These wireless headsets are one of the best investments I’ve made for my boat in a long, long time.