Crevice Corrosion: The Hidden Threat in Your Rigging
Trapped water can make stainless steel vulnerable. Learn how to prevent crevice corrosion before it leads to failure.
Trapped water can make stainless steel vulnerable. Learn how to prevent crevice corrosion before it leads to failure.
DIY repairs can get you farther than you realize if you suffer a tear in a place where there is no sailmaker.
Updating the electrical wiring on an old 45-foot Down East ketch was a rewarding DIY challenge for this seasoned boat owner.
Mustang Survival unveils a new line of inflatable PFDs designed for offshore, coastal, and inshore use—plus a PFD for anglers who hate PFDs.
The new Mustang Survival Meris Jacket & Salopette deliver waterproof, breathable protection for serious coastal and offshore sailors.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
Build a custom stack pack to simplify sail handling, save money, and tailor the fit for your boat.
Proper plumbing, pressure control, and safety valves ensure your onboard water heater runs smoothly and reliably. Here’s how.
Well-rested sailors make better decisions. From dry bunks to sleep strategies, here’s how to stay sharp and safe offshore.
A $10 tracker could save you from a $500 ransom in the Caribbean, or anywhere. Here’s how it works.
Discover how I designed and fitted a one-of-a-kind squaresail to my 50-foot schooner, Britannia, overcoming engineering and rigging challenges.
As sailors get older, they might fear having to sell the boat they love, but an equipment upgrade could be the solution.
Trapped water can make stainless steel vulnerable. Learn how to prevent crevice corrosion before it leads to failure.
DIY repairs can get you farther than you realize if you suffer a tear in a place where there is no sailmaker.
Updating the electrical wiring on an old 45-foot Down East ketch was a rewarding DIY challenge for this seasoned boat owner.
Mustang Survival unveils a new line of inflatable PFDs designed for offshore, coastal, and inshore use—plus a PFD for anglers who hate PFDs.
The new Mustang Survival Meris Jacket & Salopette deliver waterproof, breathable protection for serious coastal and offshore sailors.
From safety gear to rigging checks, here’s how to get your boat and crew ready for the 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing.
Build a custom stack pack to simplify sail handling, save money, and tailor the fit for your boat.
Proper plumbing, pressure control, and safety valves ensure your onboard water heater runs smoothly and reliably. Here’s how.
Well-rested sailors make better decisions. From dry bunks to sleep strategies, here’s how to stay sharp and safe offshore.
A $10 tracker could save you from a $500 ransom in the Caribbean, or anywhere. Here’s how it works.
Discover how I designed and fitted a one-of-a-kind squaresail to my 50-foot schooner, Britannia, overcoming engineering and rigging challenges.
As sailors get older, they might fear having to sell the boat they love, but an equipment upgrade could be the solution.
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