The mighty stream showed its many moods on the passage from the Bahamas to Newport, R.I. (published July 2013) The afternoon we got away from West […]
Gulf Stream Gallop
Poles & Sprits
For downwind sailing, spinnaker poles, whisker poles and sprits enhance sailing fun and performance (published June 2013) Downwind sailing is the course of choice for most […]
Performance Reefing?
How to trim roller furling sails when reefed (published June 2013) Like it or not, furling sails are the new norm. Sure, furling headsails have been […]
Shifty Eyes
What are all these wind shifts about and how can cruisers take advantage? (published June 2013) Every sailor knows the wind is never static. We know […]
Do It Yourself
Tips for anchor windlass installation (published June 2013) I no longer need a mirror to see that time has finally caught up with me—let’s face it, […]
Heiva on Tahiti
Experience Polynesian flair at this unique celebration (published June 2013) The summer of 2012 was London’s Olympic summer, but half a world away we were enjoying […]
A Sole with Soul
Fitting a new cabin sole takes time and careful planning (published May 2013) When we began the restoration and refit of our Pearson 424, S/V Regina […]
Crew Overboard
A sailor’s guide to crew overboard gear (published May 2013) While perusing the aisles of West Marine the other day, I couldn’t help but stop and […]
Night Moves
Crew tips for completing safe passages at night (published May 2013) Someone once asked me if I stopped to sleep every night when making an offshore […]
Bermuda to Newport the Long, Fast Way
An end run was the best route home for Waianiwa and her crew (published May 2013) When Dean Matthews and I arrived in Bermuda to help […]