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Nobody likes getting sunburned, especially your sails. Here’s how to protect them, and why UV covers are so important.
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Nobody likes getting sunburned, especially your sails. Here’s how to protect them, and why UV covers are so important.
When it comes to deck layouts, designers balance control and comfort; we explore these themes as displayed in monohulls from the 2017 Boat of the Year fleet.
Keep your sailboat’s mast securely in place by carefully inspecting all of your spar’s components and replacing parts before you have a breakdown.
While most cruisers have a set-it-and-forget-it approach when it comes to rig tune, regularly checking and adjusting your rig can greatly improve your sailing.
When it comes to setting and taming big running and reaching sails, top-down roller furlers are the performance option many offshore sailors prefer.
Expert sailmakers weigh in with their top tips for using top-down furlers.
It’s important to be prepared for all conditions. Reefing your sails is an excellent way to enjoy big breeze, while still being safe and comfortable.
Trimming the mainsail isn’t always the easiest task, but John Burnham gives us a few tips on how to make sail trim a little less complex.
Asymmetrical spinnakers are great tools in the quiver of any cruising sailor, find out how to get the most out of your sail from the experts.
The Code 0 is a downwind sail used only in racing, right? Not true! Bust the most common misconceptions about Code Zeros and consider one for your boat!
A locked Brummel eye and a few pieces of hardware turn hollow-core Dyneema into a forestay and running backstays.
In-mast furling mainsails are a popular feature on new cruisers for convenience. Get the inside scoop on the the best options and for systems and sails.
Nobody likes getting sunburned, especially your sails. Here’s how to protect them, and why UV covers are so important.
When it comes to deck layouts, designers balance control and comfort; we explore these themes as displayed in monohulls from the 2017 Boat of the Year fleet.
Keep your sailboat’s mast securely in place by carefully inspecting all of your spar’s components and replacing parts before you have a breakdown.
While most cruisers have a set-it-and-forget-it approach when it comes to rig tune, regularly checking and adjusting your rig can greatly improve your sailing.
When it comes to setting and taming big running and reaching sails, top-down roller furlers are the performance option many offshore sailors prefer.
Expert sailmakers weigh in with their top tips for using top-down furlers.
It’s important to be prepared for all conditions. Reefing your sails is an excellent way to enjoy big breeze, while still being safe and comfortable.
Trimming the mainsail isn’t always the easiest task, but John Burnham gives us a few tips on how to make sail trim a little less complex.
Asymmetrical spinnakers are great tools in the quiver of any cruising sailor, find out how to get the most out of your sail from the experts.
The Code 0 is a downwind sail used only in racing, right? Not true! Bust the most common misconceptions about Code Zeros and consider one for your boat!
A locked Brummel eye and a few pieces of hardware turn hollow-core Dyneema into a forestay and running backstays.
In-mast furling mainsails are a popular feature on new cruisers for convenience. Get the inside scoop on the the best options and for systems and sails.
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