Ventilation Tactics on a Sailboat
December 8, 2015
Dick Everitt has sailed many thousands of miles in various parts of the world. He has been an illustrator, journalist and engineer for over 40
Dick Everitt has sailed many thousands of miles in various parts of the world. He has been an illustrator, journalist and engineer for over 40
There are several things going on in this picture, all stemming from the small hairline cracks radiating out from where the chainplate pierces the deck.
Any boat under way in a crosswind, whether it’s a rowboat crossing a lake or a powerful cruiser reaching along the coast, will be pushed
Oddly enough, grounding a 46-footer on a beach ain’t that tough. The only question is whether you prefer to go in bow or stern first.
A A long hidden bolt or machine screw can be used to pin a companionway hatch in place and keep it from sliding open. B
Learn the basics for fuses and circuit breakers for your boat. Read Nigel Calder’s story in SAIL Magazine’s November issue Download the Printable Fuse Selection
I’ve been on the wrong end of a towline twice. At the very least, being towed will ruin your afternoon. At worst, it can cause
It’s true that I don’t navigate on paper charts anymore, but I appreciate them and I use their electronic equivalent—raster charts, which are basically an
Do you ever wonder how best to anchor when the water is a bit deeper than what you are used to? Do you wonder if
The days are shorter and the weather is colder, but don’t worry: Your next issue of SAIL is on the way.
American Sailing has announced the passing of CEO Jonathan Payne. Payne is remembered as a champion for the sport who worked tirelessly to support and
The Leopard 52 takes the eco-conscious design of its predecessor, the SAIL Top 10 Best Boats winning Leopard 46, and scales it up. The 52
Line honors have been awarded in both the 2025 ARC and ARC+ fleets.
Larger than the pre-existing models from Balance, this catamaran is the fastest and leanest in their line. It is designed to be light for performance
Your gift goes twice as far in 2025.
In a bid to become the fastest team to circumnavigate the globe, The Famous Project CIC kicked off their Jules Verne record attempt this weekend.
Mullan was named Young Journalist of the Year by the Yachting Journalists Association.
For some, steering by compass comes easily; for others, it takes a little getting used to.
Nominations are open for the Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award.
