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 […]
Poles & Sprits
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, […]
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 […]
Marlinspike Madness
Learn to splice your double braid lines (published April 2013) Marlinspike seamanship is an often-overlooked aspect of sailing. Most cruising sailors know half-a-dozen knots that are […]
Live It, Learn It
Hands-on sail repair and maintenance with Carol Hasse and crew (published April 2013) Though my home was moored in the shadow of Carol Hasse’s front door […]
Mast Hysteria
What to look for in your rig before heading offshore (published April 2013) Everything has its place, purpose and importance on an offshore quality sailboat. But […]
Up, Up and Away
Tips and tricks for going aloft safely (published February 2013) Climbing a sailboat’s rig is not something that prudent sailors should have to do on a […]
