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Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The MarkSetBot

The MarkSetBot is the world's first robotic race mark, which allows a race committee to set up or change a race mark more quickly and accurately.

Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The Chart Magnifier

We saw this new Chart Magnifier and thought it would be a handy instrument to throw in the nav desk onboard your sailboat.

7 To-Dos on the Spring Checklist!

The snow is in our proverbial wake and now it's time to get at that pre-launch spring checklist. Here are seven big ones that should be considered before your first sail.

Marine Flares Expired? Consider This Alternative

The Sirius Signal SOS Distress Light aims to replace traditional marine flares - it is the first LED Visual Distress Signal Device to be USCG approved.

Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The Rope Shackle

The rope shackle is lightweight, flexible, and can be made any length - perfect in a pinch or situations where a hard metal shackle could do more harm than good.

Essential sailing gear for the day sailor and cruiser

Get carried away with sailing books

The Evolution of the Sail

Zen 24 electric sailboat demonstrations with Yoh Aoki

Out of Office: Communication Options for Cruisers

Voyaging with Velella: Holidays with a Marine Head

Bahamas Adventure: The Sea Pearl 21 Sailboat

Voyaging with Velella: Sweetwater, Sweetland

Voyaging with Velella: Meditation on Teak

Voyaging with Velella: Happy Thanksgiving!

Can You Design a Better Life Jacket?

Voyaging with Velella: Departure Day

Preparing for the Departure of SV Velella