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sails and rigging

riggings

Deck Designs

When it comes to deck layouts, designers balance control and comfort; we explore these themes as displayed in monohulls from the 2017 Boat of the Year fleet.

rigging

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.

rig tune

Keeping Your Rig Tuned

While most cruisers have a set-it-and-forget-it approach when it comes to rig tune, regularly checking and adjusting your rig can greatly improve your sailing.

Selden

Top-Down Furling 101

When it comes to setting and taming big running and reaching sails, top-down roller furlers are the performance option many offshore sailors prefer.

reefing

Reefs: How Many and Where

It’s important to be prepared for all conditions. Reefing your sails is an excellent way to enjoy big breeze, while still being safe and comfortable.

mainsail trim

Mainsail Trim Tips

Trimming the mainsail isn’t always the easiest task, but John Burnham gives us a few tips on how to make sail trim a little less complex.

cruising spinnaker

Trimming an Asymmetrical Sail

Asymmetrical spinnakers are great tools in the quiver of any cruising sailor, find out how to get the most out of your sail from the experts.

running stays

Splicing Stays

A locked Brummel eye and a few pieces of hardware turn hollow-core Dyneema into a forestay and running backstays.

full vertical

The Lowdown on In-Mast Furlers

In-mast furling mainsails are a popular feature on new cruisers for convenience. Get the inside scoop on the the best options and for systems and sails.

riggings

Deck Designs

When it comes to deck layouts, designers balance control and comfort; we explore these themes as displayed in monohulls from the 2017 Boat of the Year fleet.

rigging

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.

rig tune

Keeping Your Rig Tuned

While most cruisers have a set-it-and-forget-it approach when it comes to rig tune, regularly checking and adjusting your rig can greatly improve your sailing.

Selden

Top-Down Furling 101

When it comes to setting and taming big running and reaching sails, top-down roller furlers are the performance option many offshore sailors prefer.

reefing

Reefs: How Many and Where

It’s important to be prepared for all conditions. Reefing your sails is an excellent way to enjoy big breeze, while still being safe and comfortable.

mainsail trim

Mainsail Trim Tips

Trimming the mainsail isn’t always the easiest task, but John Burnham gives us a few tips on how to make sail trim a little less complex.

cruising spinnaker

Trimming an Asymmetrical Sail

Asymmetrical spinnakers are great tools in the quiver of any cruising sailor, find out how to get the most out of your sail from the experts.

running stays

Splicing Stays

A locked Brummel eye and a few pieces of hardware turn hollow-core Dyneema into a forestay and running backstays.

full vertical

The Lowdown on In-Mast Furlers

In-mast furling mainsails are a popular feature on new cruisers for convenience. Get the inside scoop on the the best options and for systems and sails.

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