3 Clutch Sails For Peak Performance
Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
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Spinnakers, staysails and gollywobblers can boost a boat’s speed, along with the crew’s spirits.
All that extra stuff you think you’ll need to survive can actually become a hindrance in a real emergency.
Try these nature-backed remedies for the dreaded mal de mer—and get to know the science behind it.
Use this checklist to navigate the basics of the diesel de-winterization process this spring.
Choosing the right fuel filters can go a long way toward stopping contamination problems in your diesel engines.
Look for products that do not harm the environment, and avoid single-use plastics.
You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first.
A smart ground system will help protect metal parts of the boat that live below the waterline.
Serpentine belts are a game-changer, as long as you know when and how to change them in a pinch.
A look at varnish and varnish alternatives for modern cruising sailors.
After a decade of trouble-free use, the conventional marine toilet on their 41-footer developed issues. Was a composting head the answer?
Depending on your budget, and how and where you sail, equipping your boat with the right propeller can produce sizable rewards.
This creamy rice porridge is guaranteed to sate your hunger and banish rainy-day or rough-passage blahs.
This rich, steaming stew from the Pacific Northwest warms chilled sailors’ bones and brings back a lifetime of memories.
Cruising through the holidays? These four festive galley-borne delights are sure to help make your Festivus afloat all merry and bright.
No matter how far away they roam, this cruising couple’s Star Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy holiday traditions on board.
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West Coast Multihulls offers sailing charters and sailing instruction aboard a fleet of modern cruising catamarans.
Adjustments made to a Saber 30’s block and tackle and outhaul make all of the difference in sailing performance.
America’s Cup sailor Gary Jobson offers setting and sailing tips for symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers.
Larger main sails with in-mast and in-boom furling are paving the way for a changes in sail inventory on the foredeck.
Armed with a few basic tools, a DIYer can refit a mast with a Harken Battcar System to make raising, dousing, and reefing the mainsail easier and safer.
Check out electric motors, repurposed sails and reef-safe sunscreens, and reduce single-use plastics on board.
While the Totem crew saw plenty of natural beauty during their circumnavigation, unfortunately they saw environmental devastation as well.
Amid stories about the declining state of the ocean, a sailor finds inspiration while sailing marine protected areas on a passage between Maine and Bermuda.
At Wake Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is exploring the deep into better understand what lies below the surface.
Updated every five years, this survey is an in-depth look at where long-distance cruisers sail, what kinds of boats they’re aboard, and more.
Data from Waterway guide is now included in Raymarine LightHouse Chart Premium subscriptions.
Sometimes the true joy of life’s journeys lies in the freedom to navigate the unexpected.
The decision to abandon a voyage can be caused by seamanship or safety issues—or is it a situation that can be handled?