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3Di NORDAC sails, from North Sails Group, aren't created from woven cloth or laminated strings, they're laid up in a seamless three-dimensional composite.
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From tracking the tides to nighttime power, there's a sailing watch to fit your every need.
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Looking for a good book to read on your next cruise? Here are some of our suggestions for your summer reading needs.
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Wearable technology puts everything you need to know about your boat at your fingertips.
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Up your boat's safety factor, and add some waterproof storage with this month's gear roundup.
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Taking your laptop or smartphone cruising? Here are seven tips for ruggedizing your personal electronics.
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Sponsored by ImtraOne expert says that finding the right answers before the installation is critical to its success.
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The new breed of solid-state compasses will steady your autopilot and take the wiggle out of your wake.
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Get ready to hit the water for the spring sailing season with a fresh kit of helpful cruising gear
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Vessel monitoring and tracking systems can deter onboard break-ins, let you keep control of devices, and help recover stolen assets.
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Apparel
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From tracking the tides to nighttime power, there's a sailing watch to fit your every need.
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Wearable technology puts everything you need to know about your boat at your fingertips.
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Get ready to hit the water for the spring sailing season with a fresh kit of helpful cruising gear
Electronics
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Wearable technology puts everything you need to know about your boat at your fingertips.
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With a Pactor modem and a high-frequency single-sideband radio, connecting to the Internet for email and weather is a breeze.
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Up your boat's safety factor, and add some waterproof storage with this month's gear roundup.
Hardware
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The latest chapter in our ongoing series about the complete overhaul of a classic-plastic Pearson 36.
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When you’re planning your boat’s refit, upgrading the deck hardware can go a long way toward making sailing easier and safer.
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Easily taken for granted, your boat’s winches are critical to nearly all sailing functions. If you’re refitting, consider an upgrade.
Sails & Rigging
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3Di NORDAC sails, from North Sails Group, aren't created from woven cloth or laminated strings, they're laid up in a seamless three-dimensional composite.
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Keep your asymmetrical spinnaker in the best possible shape by taking these simple steps for care and storage.
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That is the question. Quantum's David Flynn explores the new breed of free-flying furling systems and whether or not a furling system is right for your sail.
Apps for Smartphones and Tablets
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Paper log book too old-fashioned for you? Check out this app to log your journey electronically.
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Sailing Books
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In the voyaging-with-kids genre, blogs aren't the only place to turn. There are good books out there too.
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Reading while sailing, reading about sailing, reading about sailing while sailing... we like it all. Take a look at Cruising World's 2012 roundup of books to bring aboard.
