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Sebago’s Admiral Lace boat shoes

My last pair of little-used boat shoes developed unfixable holes at both heels. A classic case of planned obsolescence, the cobbler lady said. They were

Microburst jacket

Even a fashion dork like me must admit that a fine foulie jacket is key to a sailor’s gear portfolio. By “fine” I mean weatherproof,

Up-N-Out Marina Safety Ladder

Falling into the drink from the dock is a potentially dangerous incident, especially if the dock sits high off the water and nobody is around

Autotether

Unlike hard-wired lanyard kill switches, the Autotether is a portable wireless device that uses a transmitter to send a radio signal to a receiver connected

Prospec Electronics’ sea USBmini plug

Listening to your favorite tunes on board is easier with Prospec Electronics’ sea USBmini plug, which connects an MP3 player, radio or laptop to a

Roll-Top Wet/Dry Bag

It’s an age-old story: Some of the gear on board will inevitably get wet, but some of it must stay dry. To solve this dilemma,

Sailing Wind Wheel

Understanding points of sail and proper sail trim before stepping aboard is made easier with the Sailing Wind Wheel, an innovative learning tool that teaches

SwissBike folding bicycles

SwissBike, a division of Montague Corp., offers three new performance-oriented folding bicycles with high-grade components – Sram or Shimano 24-speed and 21-speed drive trains and

Painting of a boat

Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

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