Boating gear galore! Check out the latest and greatest gear and gadgets, reviewed by Waterborne editors.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SAILING FOUL WEATHER GEAR Foul weather gear is designed to do one thing: keep you dry on a sailboat. Simple, right? Until you go shopping for a suit and are immediately overwhelmed by the vast number of options, technical features, and specs – not to mention the price tags! We’ve had …
KEEPING A WETSUIT ABOARD FOR ON-THE-WATER ADVENTURES High on my list of ‘things I wish I’d taken cruising’ is a good quality wetsuit. Recently, Seavenger sent us their women’s Odyssey 3mm neoprene wetsuit to test and review (they also make men’s and kid’s wetsuits). All things considered, it’s a piece of gear I wish I’d …
7 FUN GAMES TO PLAY ON A BOAT When it’s chilly on deck, there’s nothing more fun than hunkering down in a cozy cabin with a good boat game. Here are our 7 all-time favorite indoor boat games. 1. BOWDITCH BALDERDASH Age: 12+, 4-6 players, Time: 20-60 minutes What it is: A word game where …
WHAT TO PACK FOR A SAILING TRIP Knowing what to pack for a sailing trip can be challenging and with space at a premium it’s critical to make every item count. Having sailed 13,000 miles from Canada to Mexico to the South Pacific I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with different gear and equipment …
If you’ve perused West Marine’s dinghy section or searched for a used dinghy for sale on craigslist, you’ve probably realized that there are an overwhelming number of styles, makes, and materials. If you’ve seen the price tags you probably feel even more “deflated”. I know the frustrations of dinghy shopping because we underwent our own …
THE BEST SAILING BOOKS INSPIRE YOU TO GET OUT THERE Whether you’re looking to do some armchair sailing during the off-season or stock up your floating library with sailing stories for summer cruising, these are the best sailing books for adventure and inspiration. In this list, you’ll find books about sailing around the world, first-hand …
The best sailing apps for navigation, weather, and more As much as we love to get out on the water and disconnect, we still have a soft spot in our hearts for the apps that make life afloat a little easier. Below are our fav apps that we use regularly. Let us know the sailing …
Trailer sailers – our favorite small sailboats from the Annapolis boat show Trailer sailers are some of the most affordable, versatile, and adventure-ready sailboats on the market. It’s no wonder they have an almost cult following. Not only can they save hundreds of dollars a month in moorage, they also allow their owners to venture …
Thrill your first mate with these valentine’s day gifts for sailors Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission.” Why spend money on teddy bears and chocolate when you can buy your (first) mate valentine’s …
The inflatable canoe you can pack in your luggage Many sailors are opting for adventurous alternatives to traditional dinghies, making it more common to see kayaks, paddle boards, and inflatables trailing behind cruising sailboats. Guest poster, Jon Keller, author of Of Sea and Cloud, recently discovered a hypalon inflatable canoe that can go just about …