Contributor Tip: A Hybrid Self-Steering Solution
This inexpensive alternative to a proper electric autopilot is capable in up to 5-foot seas offshore.
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This inexpensive alternative to a proper electric autopilot is capable in up to 5-foot seas offshore.
The list of projects is lengthy when prepping for a journey to cooler climes.
What size is this bolt? With this app, you’ll know the answer.
From the depths of the bilge to the top of the mast — and just about everywhere in between — one thing leads to another during a long-overdue haulout with an ambitious to-do list.
A Glasslike Finish Makes Heads Turn: Take time to invest in the right preparation, products and process, and the wood on your boat will reward you.
Projects: Take the journey to inspect the individual components of your mast and standing rigging to keep your stick upright, strong and true.
“Look at this,” I said to Windy, “I think we have a problem.”
What to do with a noisy mast?
Not sure how to deal with dripped glue after repairing your dinghy? Reader John Rickenbach shares a useful tip.
Lights of a Different Color: Who says you can’t combine business and pleasure? Adding multicolor LED light strips has improved both night-sailing safety and the at-anchor fun factor.
The coming of spring and some spring cleaning.
Last year our Atlantic Gyre expedition was delayed two weeks because our sails were late to arrive. This year it is the entire boat.
This inexpensive alternative to a proper electric autopilot is capable in up to 5-foot seas offshore.
The list of projects is lengthy when prepping for a journey to cooler climes.
What size is this bolt? With this app, you’ll know the answer.
From the depths of the bilge to the top of the mast — and just about everywhere in between — one thing leads to another during a long-overdue haulout with an ambitious to-do list.
A Glasslike Finish Makes Heads Turn: Take time to invest in the right preparation, products and process, and the wood on your boat will reward you.
Projects: Take the journey to inspect the individual components of your mast and standing rigging to keep your stick upright, strong and true.
“Look at this,” I said to Windy, “I think we have a problem.”
What to do with a noisy mast?
Not sure how to deal with dripped glue after repairing your dinghy? Reader John Rickenbach shares a useful tip.
Lights of a Different Color: Who says you can’t combine business and pleasure? Adding multicolor LED light strips has improved both night-sailing safety and the at-anchor fun factor.
The coming of spring and some spring cleaning.
Last year our Atlantic Gyre expedition was delayed two weeks because our sails were late to arrive. This year it is the entire boat.
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