Keeping Cool on the Boat
September 29, 2015
A Heat is used up in the process of turning a liquid into a gas; that’s why we feel cooler as our sweat evaporates. B
A Heat is used up in the process of turning a liquid into a gas; that’s why we feel cooler as our sweat evaporates. B
Considering lifelines play such a critical role in the safety of the crew, I’m constantly amazed at the apparent disregard many boat-owners have for them.
Learn the basics and you too can rewire your boat. Read Nigel Calder’s story in SAIL Magazine’s October issue Download the Printable Version Here
A. Watertight compartments can create enough buoyancy to keep a holed boat afloat. B. Divers’ lifting bags, or inflation units specially made by RIB re-tubing
You’re watching the weather, you see the announcement and your heart sinks—your boat is in the path of an oncoming hurricane. What do you do?
When the boat’s cabin gets uncomfortably warm beneath the tropical sun, rigging a large deck awning is like parking in the shade all day—the temperature
As with many older boats, our project Norlin 34 has no cleats amidships for spring lines. I’ve often felt the lack of them when coming
In today’s cruising world, communications are an important element of getting mission-critical information onto your boat and for keeping in touch with friends, family and
Practice and master an Man Overboard drill so you can get back to and retrieve your crewmate quickly and efficiently
The prop shaft is broken, and bad weather is coming. Now what? We were not going anywhere under power now for sure, and in the light air the tide was taking us down onto the rocks of the northern Jumentos Cay at a rapid rate.
The new 36-foot trimaran from Denmark’s Dragonfly is a versatile boat with incredible speed potential. The 36 is offered in a touring or performance version,
Last fall I helped some friends deliver a new-to-them boat from Annapolis to Newport. It’s a route that I have traced a few times before,
Here at SAIL, we understand that having the right accessories can make all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to bring you our weekly roundup
When it comes to keeping it clean, a little insider know-how goes a long way.
The latest in this performance cruiser line has J/Boat DNA through and through.
Known for its racer-cruisers, Grand Soleil builds a sleek daysailer with sustainability driving its brief.
James Cook, famed British explorer, navigator, and cartographer was born in this day 1728. He is best known for his three exploratory voyages around the
This weekend, the four Transat Café L’Or (formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre) fleets will set off to cross the Atlantic. Among the competitors in the
If the weather’s turning and you’re already dreaming of next sailing season, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with the news and stories to get you through.
With so many years of experience (and owners to source feedback from) it’s no surprise that J/boats is innovating with the latest in their lineup,
