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Listed here are the top three most important reasons you should be twisting your sail out towards the top of your mast.
Just why does one type of sailboat anchor perform so much better than another, and how do you know what to look for when choosing the best anchor for your sailboat?
Self-tailing winches are a great upgrade - but expensive. Luckily, there are a couple of budget ways to create your own self-tailing winches.
I am converting my boat over to single line reefing in preperation for her to be more easily handled on my own. Having had a browse around, it seems there...
New to sailing? Learn the important sailing terms and techniques to get you started sailing- Beginners guide to sailing
We have been jumping around topics a bit, so I thought it might be best to put together a bit of a summary of what we have learned so far, what we still have to cover and how it is all eventually going to come together. It has certainly been useful for me to break…
We test 7 storm jibs, including wrap around and sleeved sails, to find out the best options for your boat
Anchoring involves more than dropping a chunk of metal overboard and fastening your boat to it. The best way to improve your technique is through practice, but this can be hard to come by if your boat is often on a mooring or dock.
Traditionally, all sailboat mainsails were reefed by simply pulling down the reefing lines through cringles in the luff and leech of the mainsail, then securing the reefing pennants—often permanently attached to the mainsail—to the boom to tidy the sail up.
Our illustrations and 360 videos show you five tactics on how to use spring lines to get away from the dock when the gusts are against you.
Best Action Cam for Sailing: Our Top Picks for 2020 - My favorite boat camera isn't a GoPro! It is cheaper, though... #water camera #sailing #actioncam
In this blog we take a quick look at what is new and/or interesting in the sailing pulley blocks world in 2024.
yacht surveys including steel, aluminium and grp boats
Buying new anchor your chain for your boat can be more complex than it sounds. You can't just walk into a marine store and order
Solar Panels 101. Find out why you need good solar panels, what to consider when choosing them and the best solar panels for sailboats available.
Looking for the best gift ideas for sailors? This list is full of gifts that are fun and functional. They also keep in mind a sailboat's lack of storage space and the harsh boating environment. From electronics to galley equipment to entertainment on board a sailboat - here is our full list of useful gifts for sailors.
Please note that although I am writing this as a kayak angler and PA sail user, for transparency I also work for Johnson Outdoors who import...
Trying to bring this debate alive again. I have a 1982 Dufour 31 which we bought last year as a couple new to yachting and retirement . It has a nice new Volvo Penta 40 hp which kind of makes it a
Steering a boat that's lost her rudder is one of the most daunting problems a crew must anticipate and prepare to manage. The Newport Bermuda Race Safety Requirement is: […]
