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Find the latest performance sailing gear reviews including, racing equipment, foul weather gear, marine gear and sailing accessories. All tested and reviewed at Sailing World.

Industry Insider: West Marine

We find out how West Marine is keeping sailors equipped with the latest in gear and tech in a constantly evolving sailing world.

Sailing World + West Marine Sail Away Sweeps

We’ve partnered with West Marine to give away some offshore sailing gear from Gill. Visit Instagram to enter.

Zhik Motion Top, More Than A Hoodie

The Zhik Motion Top is more than your standard lightweight hoodie: there’s proper face protection and a fabric feel that makes it all-day wear.

Zhik’s New Doubleheader

Zhik’s newest smock and salopette combination are packed with refined features for sportboat sailing.

What’s New, Now & Next in Marine Tech?

Best Marine Electronics & Technology is an expert-driven content resource powered by the four leading titles in marine media: Boating, Yachting, Cruising World and Salt Water Sportsman. The goal: to provide expert information, first looks, field tests and product reviews to boaters, yacht enthusiasts, anglers and sailors looking to optimize their time on the water. BMET covers the latest gear, electronics, technology and innovation through multiple channels: the website, storystreams published four times per year (an enhanced, mobile-friendly e-zine), the annual buyer’s guide and the Best Elex Awards.

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Changing the Change

Need a better changing system for getting dressed for sailing? Gill Marine has a good solution.

The Ultimate Women’s Drysuit

College sailing coach and Sunfish North American champion sailor Amanda Callahan tests and reviews Mustang Survival’s Women’s Helix Dry Suit. Two thumbs up.

Get Your Salopettes On

The salopette’s versatility is what makes it an ideal piece of gear.

Helmets and Sailing

As boats become faster, impact become greater, which has many sailors accepting helmets as standard equipment.

How to Rig a Mainsheet Traveler Block to Stand Upright

Looking for a clean way to keep a traveler-mounted, tied mainsheet block upright? At a recent MC Scow event, I discovered what many scow sailors are doing.

How to Use a B&G Autopilot system

The more you explore the depths of your autopilot’s capabilities, the better your own ability to sell the boat to its peak efficiency, especially when racing shorthanded.

Get Out on the Water with West Marine

However you like to hit the water, West Marine has you covered.

Zhik's ZSkin maintains warmth in the core and flexibility in the arms.

Zhik ZSkin Top Reviewed

For dinghy sailing, this this and comfortable neoprene top could be your go-to piece of kit all summer long.

Autopilots for Racing Sailors

If you’re seeking a reliable co-skipper that can deliver to the targets all watch long, without any relief, you’re in luck because modern autopilots are faster and more reliable than even the best professional hand on the helm.

The new North Sails Performance Southern Ocean Smock.

Foul-Weather Gear For Fast Sailing

North Sails goes all in with its new foul weather range, delivering what should be top-of-the line gear that’s built to last.

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