Reefing Safely
May 11, 2026
When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation.
When it comes to managing a blow, reefing is just one part of the equation.
The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) needs your help with compiling data about collisions and other encounters at sea. Click here to review the reporting
In part one of our series on yachting’s most iconic photographers, Onne van der Wal offers insight and advice from his storied career.
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A spritely little cat that holds its own in a blow.
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