How-To

Learn how to sail, install sailboat gear, other boat maintenance tips and more…

How To
Replacing Your Sailboat Rigging
Keep your sailboat’s mast securely in place by carefully inspecting all of your spar’s components and replacing parts before you have a breakdown.
By Wendy Mitman ClarkeMarch 23, 2020

How To
Nominate a Sailing Hero
By Cruising World Editors
How To
A Navigation Station Makeover
By Andrew Burton
How To
People and Food: Potluck Lime Bars
Jim McMullen

Maintenance

Prepping your Sailboat for Winter
Thorough winterizing keeps your boat in good condition so it'll be ready to sail in the spring.
By Ellen Massey Leonard
Bird Deterrents for Sailboats
Frustrated by the mess left behind on his boat's deck by the daily avian assault, this sailor tried out a range of products to keep birds away.
By Roger Hughes
Choosing a Generator for Your Sailboat
Things to consider before adding a genset to your cruising boat.
By Ed Sherman
Engine Cooling System Maintenance
Check the anodes in your diesel's cooling system
By Steve D' Antonio

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Sails & Rigging

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Sailing Green

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Seamanship

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