sails and rigging

Be sure to check all grommets and any other cringles for signs of chaffe.

Sails Deserve a Little T.L.C.

If your season’s done, a washing, inspection, and any needed repairs will ensure that your sails are ready to go next season. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue

Sailing downwind, the two headsails set on the solent rig¿s stays help steady the boat and increase speed.

Two Headsails Are Better Than One

Being able to fly twin genoas when you’re sailing off the wind far outweighs the aggravation, when sailing closehauled, of having to furl to tack. From “Hands-On Sailor” from our August 2010 issue

What Sails Will You Take?

Sailmakers off thoughts on the inventory you’ll need if you’re headed off to go cruising. “Hands-On” Sailor from our June 2010 issue

When trimming the main, one trick is to keep the battens parallel. Colored tapes help you see how full or flat the sail is.

Get the Most from Your Main

Trim your main properly so the boat sails more efficiently and provides the crew with a comfortable ride. “Hands-On Sailor” from our May 2010 issue

If you¿re a singlehander, all you need to turn a jumbled mess (above) into a neatly flaked roller-furling headsail (below) is patience and a pair of Quick-Grip clamps (inset).

Solo Fold

Clamps provide this singlehander with an extra set of hands. “Hands-On Sailor” from our March 2010 issue

Be sure to check all grommets and any other cringles for signs of chaffe.

Sails Deserve a Little T.L.C.

If your season’s done, a washing, inspection, and any needed repairs will ensure that your sails are ready to go next season. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue

Sailing downwind, the two headsails set on the solent rig¿s stays help steady the boat and increase speed.

Two Headsails Are Better Than One

Being able to fly twin genoas when you’re sailing off the wind far outweighs the aggravation, when sailing closehauled, of having to furl to tack. From “Hands-On Sailor” from our August 2010 issue

What Sails Will You Take?

Sailmakers off thoughts on the inventory you’ll need if you’re headed off to go cruising. “Hands-On” Sailor from our June 2010 issue

When trimming the main, one trick is to keep the battens parallel. Colored tapes help you see how full or flat the sail is.

Get the Most from Your Main

Trim your main properly so the boat sails more efficiently and provides the crew with a comfortable ride. “Hands-On Sailor” from our May 2010 issue

If you¿re a singlehander, all you need to turn a jumbled mess (above) into a neatly flaked roller-furling headsail (below) is patience and a pair of Quick-Grip clamps (inset).

Solo Fold

Clamps provide this singlehander with an extra set of hands. “Hands-On Sailor” from our March 2010 issue

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