Notes on Sails for the Circumnavigator
Quantum Sail Design Group’s David Flynn describes the differences in woven (Dacron) and composite sails for a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
Quantum Sail Design Group’s David Flynn describes the differences in woven (Dacron) and composite sails for a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
Kelly Buchan of Ullman Sails shares her recommended sail inventories for passagemaking aboard a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
Projects: Don’t wait until your mast topples over to ensure these vital links to your standing rigging remain strong, locked, and loaded.
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.
Know how to determine when your chainplates need service to keep your spar standing true.
Made specifically for the continuous furling line used on a code zero or gennaker, the Seldén stanchion-mount double fairlead has a spring-loaded stainless-steel push-and-twist bale
New top-down furling units from Seldén and Profurl make spinnaker handling easier.
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.
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.
Quantum Sail Design Group’s David Flynn describes the differences in woven (Dacron) and composite sails for a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
Kelly Buchan of Ullman Sails shares her recommended sail inventories for passagemaking aboard a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
Projects: Don’t wait until your mast topples over to ensure these vital links to your standing rigging remain strong, locked, and loaded.
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.
Know how to determine when your chainplates need service to keep your spar standing true.
Made specifically for the continuous furling line used on a code zero or gennaker, the Seldén stanchion-mount double fairlead has a spring-loaded stainless-steel push-and-twist bale
New top-down furling units from Seldén and Profurl make spinnaker handling easier.
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.
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.
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