Sailing Gear

Choosing the best bottom paint can be a complicated decision for racers, but the right pick depends on where and how competitively you race

Subscription forecasting and reporting software distills a wide range of weather information into a single interface. “Gear Up” from our July 31, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/

One Beneteau 44.7 owner turned his boat inside and out, and the trophies soon follow. From our July/August 2007 issue.

Carbon technology is being used more and more in high-tech boats, and the technology will only be going higher. July/August 2007.

An electronic starting system is being rolled out in sailing’s highest levels, and it’s only a matter of time before ordinary fleets get in on the action. From our July/August 2007 issue

Comfortable, lightweight, windproof, water resistant, and easily compactible, Gill’s Convert jacket is essential gear for anyone who sails in colder weather. “Gear Up” from our July 25, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/

The Lightwire pack carries quite a bit of gear whether you’re on the commute or outdoors. /Gear Up/ from our June 17, 2007 /eNewsletter/

We’ll call them shoes, but you’ll swear they’re an improved version of your own feet. “Gear Up” from our July 10, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/

These performance sailing shoes are lightweight, comfortable, and quick-drying. “Gear Up” from our July 3, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/

When integrated with your boat’s instruments and polars, Expedition software can provide valuable information such as time to starting line, time to layline, etc. “Gear Up” from our June 26, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/

A simple, functional, and cost-effective GPS from Garmin will keep you on course, whether you can see it or not. “Gear Up” from the June 19th /eNewsletter/. “Gear Up” from the June 19th /SW eNewsletter/