Quantum’s Quick Guide to Reefing
Good seamanship is about anticipation and planning ahead. When you see whitecaps on the horizon, throw a reef in the main to keep your friends and family having fun this fall.
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Good seamanship is about anticipation and planning ahead. When you see whitecaps on the horizon, throw a reef in the main to keep your friends and family having fun this fall.
With the proper tools and materials, you can keep the ship sailing when things go rip in the night.
In tandem with the mainsail, the simple set of twin headsails lets you gobble up those offshore miles — on any point of sail — safely and efficiently.
Is the cover on your main ripping because of the headboard? This simple tip only costs 75¢.
When upgrading your sail inventory, understanding the basics of sailcloth, laminates and construction keeps the wool from being pulled over your eyes.
An unexpected squall will find an improperly furled jib and take a toll in a hurry. Hands-On Sailor from our January 2013 issue.
Using a consistent method to calculate sail area makes it possible to compare boats.
There’s more to quick and safe downwind passages than simply easing the sheets.
Looking to replace your sailboat’s running rigging? Here are some of the types of sailing ropes available.
Examples of headsails that can take care of themselves.
The trend in boat design today is toward larger mainsails and nonoverlapping headsails that, in many cases, take care of themselves with self-tacking jibs.
Ganymede tugs at her dock lines with a new suit of sails.
Good seamanship is about anticipation and planning ahead. When you see whitecaps on the horizon, throw a reef in the main to keep your friends and family having fun this fall.
With the proper tools and materials, you can keep the ship sailing when things go rip in the night.
In tandem with the mainsail, the simple set of twin headsails lets you gobble up those offshore miles — on any point of sail — safely and efficiently.
Is the cover on your main ripping because of the headboard? This simple tip only costs 75¢.
When upgrading your sail inventory, understanding the basics of sailcloth, laminates and construction keeps the wool from being pulled over your eyes.
An unexpected squall will find an improperly furled jib and take a toll in a hurry. Hands-On Sailor from our January 2013 issue.
Using a consistent method to calculate sail area makes it possible to compare boats.
There’s more to quick and safe downwind passages than simply easing the sheets.
Looking to replace your sailboat’s running rigging? Here are some of the types of sailing ropes available.
Examples of headsails that can take care of themselves.
The trend in boat design today is toward larger mainsails and nonoverlapping headsails that, in many cases, take care of themselves with self-tacking jibs.
Ganymede tugs at her dock lines with a new suit of sails.
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