While cruising there are often situations where you are sailing shorthanded, whether from being on a 2-person boat, sailing with someone unfamiliar with the boat, or sailing with young children so one person’s attention should be focused on the family.
There are numerous aids that act as a second pair of hands such as autopilots, electric winches, roller furling and in-mast furling systems as well as anchor windlasses. Practical Boat Owner discusses these technologies along with other suggestions to make your sailing easier and safer. Read more.
