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Nautique Optix

Classy Glasses

These sunglasses from Nautique Optix combine a sailor’s love of fine woodwork and sunny days.

From Crocs, the brand that first appealed to sailors with a shoe that has a comfortable footbed and can go from land to sea and back, comes the slender Beach Line Boat Shoe  for men, women, and kids. From $40, www.crocs.com

Boat-Shoe Lineup Has It All

You want color, they got color. You want comfort and support, they got both. You want them water resistant yet able to withstand a wet environment, no problem; they got that covered, too. Most important, sailors want their boat shoes to keep them on the boat. Grip is the common characteristic in new models. “You’re not going anywhere in this shoe,” says Michele Pytko of Sperry Top-Sider’s Sea Kite Sport Moc—except out to dinner, once you’re ashore, for all these models boast versatility, too. By

Nothing beats lounging in a hammock on the foredeck. Nothing. The DoubleNest  from Eagles Nest Outfitters has sturdy nylon construction and can comfortably fit two—and it all stuffs in a small compression sack. Pefect for stowing on board! CW associate editor Jen Brett has been trying one out this spring aboard her boat, Lyra , and it's become a favorite.

Summer-Sailing Gear Guide

Looking forward to a summer of fun on the water? Here we take a look at everything from flip flops and floppy hats to inflatable kayaks and SUPs.

Davis Turbo Meter

Measure Wind Speed with Accuracy

The pocket-size Davis Turbo Meter anemometer can accurately measure the wind speed up to 99 miles per hour. The turbine is suspended on sapphire bearings,

The Torqeedo Travel 1003 works well if you manage your energy consumption.

Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

After a whiff of gas from an outboard engine sends this experienced circumnavigator in search of electric power, he files this report on his experiences with one model, the Torqeedo Travel 1003. Sail Green: Product Review from our December 2012 issue.

Books for Your Boat

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.

SoLite So Bright

The solar-powered LumiQuest SoLite is weatherproof and attaches to almost anything. New Products from our November 2012 issue.

Nautique Optix

Classy Glasses

These sunglasses from Nautique Optix combine a sailor’s love of fine woodwork and sunny days.

From Crocs, the brand that first appealed to sailors with a shoe that has a comfortable footbed and can go from land to sea and back, comes the slender Beach Line Boat Shoe  for men, women, and kids. From $40, www.crocs.com

Boat-Shoe Lineup Has It All

You want color, they got color. You want comfort and support, they got both. You want them water resistant yet able to withstand a wet environment, no problem; they got that covered, too. Most important, sailors want their boat shoes to keep them on the boat. Grip is the common characteristic in new models. “You’re not going anywhere in this shoe,” says Michele Pytko of Sperry Top-Sider’s Sea Kite Sport Moc—except out to dinner, once you’re ashore, for all these models boast versatility, too. By

Nothing beats lounging in a hammock on the foredeck. Nothing. The DoubleNest  from Eagles Nest Outfitters has sturdy nylon construction and can comfortably fit two—and it all stuffs in a small compression sack. Pefect for stowing on board! CW associate editor Jen Brett has been trying one out this spring aboard her boat, Lyra , and it's become a favorite.

Summer-Sailing Gear Guide

Looking forward to a summer of fun on the water? Here we take a look at everything from flip flops and floppy hats to inflatable kayaks and SUPs.

Davis Turbo Meter

Measure Wind Speed with Accuracy

The pocket-size Davis Turbo Meter anemometer can accurately measure the wind speed up to 99 miles per hour. The turbine is suspended on sapphire bearings,

The Torqeedo Travel 1003 works well if you manage your energy consumption.

Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

After a whiff of gas from an outboard engine sends this experienced circumnavigator in search of electric power, he files this report on his experiences with one model, the Torqeedo Travel 1003. Sail Green: Product Review from our December 2012 issue.

Books for Your Boat

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.

SoLite So Bright

The solar-powered LumiQuest SoLite is weatherproof and attaches to almost anything. New Products from our November 2012 issue.

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