Gear and Reviews archive

  • Two New Reversible Winches

    Both Harken and Selden have unveiled self-tailers that can ease a sail under load, with your fingers safely out of the way and the line under complete control. More

  • Grab a Line with Ease

    The LineGrabber allows you to attach a line or anchor snubber at any point along another line More

  • Faster, Brighter and Smarter

    New electronics to check out at this year's fall boat shows More

  • Safe, Sound and Visible

    Seaview Sail Pods from PYI More

  • See the Wind at Night

    Tri-Color Anchor Navigation Light from Signal Mate uses a clear window on top to allow the white stern light to shine upward More

  • Ronstan Core Block Series

    Ronstan's new Core Block Series features a unique two-stage bearing system for maximum strength and minimum weight More

  • Gill OS2 Offshore Smock

    Gill's new three-layer smock offers improved protection and comfort for sailing offshore More

  • Easy Reading

    Sailmon Instruments' vibrant displays make reading easier, no matter what time it is More

  • Flat and Fast

    Facnor's new FlatDeck furler More

  • The Color of Safety

    Viking Life-Saving Equipment's newest revelation More

  • Stainless Steel Hose Clamp Kits

    Whether it’s used on a through-hull fitting or a hose on your diesel engine, a hose clamp is a critical piece of equipment, so it pays to use a good one that fits More

  • Solar Lighting the Easy Way

    The solar-powered RailLight Premium LED light comes with a QuickMount attachment “system” featuring multiple attachment options More

  • Antenna, Wind Vane Saves Space

    The Shakespeare's Galaxy 5445 antenna is lightweight, affordable, and has the simplest installation we could hope for. More

  • Not For Navigation

    Have your favorite nautical chart silk screened on a natural cotton canvas bag. More

  • A Bit of Shade

    The ShadeTree Awning provides sturdy relief afloat on a hot day. More

  • Prada Style - Nuff Said!

    Prada teams up with BMW Oracle to make some killer shades More

  • Wind Data from a Distance

    Measure the wind direction and velocity from hundreds of yards away More

  • April New Gear

    Our Editors' picks from the April 2010 Edition More

  • The Top iPhone Apps for Sailing

    A software engineer-turned-sailor shares his thoughts on the best of what's out there More

  • Simple, Consistent Collision Avoidance

    Vesper Marines AIS WatchMate RX More

  • Go Microfiber

    Shurhold's towels get rid of annoying little flaws better than cotton rag, and you can wash them and reuse them More

  • Tested: Kiwiprop feathering propeller

    This three-blade plastic prop improved performance under power and experienced minimal corrosion; read this expanded review from the April issue More

  • Drum Tight: Surefas' Q-snap for Canvas Covers

    A new fastener from Surefas makes it easier to secure down canvas covers and dodgers More

  • Locked and Loaded: Antal Mini Hook halyard lock

    Antal's new halyard lock allows you to lock in your main at any reefed position More

  • See and Be Seen: NXR displays

    This new line of instruments from Nexus Marine features 2 1/2 inch digits for easy-reading on the water More

  • Bamboozled: Harken's Eco Pants

    At last, sailing pants that are spiffy enough to wear to the club after you step off the boat More

  • Push Button Grinding

    Powered winches can take the strain out of sailing More

  • Grinding Made Easy

    For those times when you don’t feel like building arm strength there’s the WinchRite. More

  • Crucial Equipment

    Gerber's newest folding knife has all the makings of a perfect sailing knife More

  • The 2010 Pittman Innovation Awards

    SAIL recognizes the year's most innovative gear for cruising, racing, safety, and electronics More

  • Ultimate Sailing Bag

    Here’s a new lightweight and eco-friendly carrying bag that’s made from recycled woven polypropylene. More

  • Small Boat, Big Adventure

    Necessary advice for the trailer sailor More

  • Caribbean Cruising

    New books from Cruising Guides Publications for your next trip South! More

  • Tacktick T104 instruments

    Read our review of these wireless, solar-powered instruments More

  • Navslide

    Keep Your Monitor in the Clear More

  • 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

    SAIL searches high and low each year for a wide variety of holiday gifts, ranging from small stocking-stuffer items to bigger, super-cool items. More

  • FLIR, Hall Spars Win Awards

    The new M-626L thermal-imaging system from FLIR Systems took the grand prize of Overall Winner of the 2009 DAME awards. More

  • Custom Cut

    Colligo Marine is now taking orders for made-to-order twelve-strand Dynex Dux shrouds, backstays, and forestays. More

  • Harken Radial Winches

    Harken’s new Radial winches are lighter, more efficient, safer, easier to install, and easier to upgrade to powered units than any other winch available on the market. More

  • Gill Celebrates A Quarter Century In North America

    25th Anniversary Party More

  • Thin Film Solar Panels - Sun Fueled!

    Innovative way of keeping your batteries trickle-charged More

  • Sperry Performance Footwear

    Women's Ultra Maine and Men's Cabo Shandal More

  • Ultrasonic Speed Sensor - New Gear

    Speed Thrills And More More

  • Boat Cleaning Products - Boat Works

    New Gear More

  • LED lights

    Hella Marine's NaviLED PRO navigation lights use 10% of the power consumed by an incandescent bulb. More

  • Quick Nautical Equipment Aleph and Dylan

    Quick Nautical Equipment unveils two new vertical windlasses, the Aleph and the Dylan. More

  • Atlantis weather gear

    The Atlantis Hybrid Bib and Aegis Spraytop are two of Atlantis Weather Gear's newest items in its coastal sailing line. More

  • Toys for boys and girls

    Looking for new ways to have fun while cruising? Check out these fun and inflatable boat toys. More

  • MN30

    The MN30 anemometer kit is wireless and solar-powered, with a display head taps into your boat’s 12-volt battery. More

  • Grand Prix jacket

    The Atlantic Weather Gear Grand Prix is a simple, waterproof and windproof softshell jacket. More