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Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

Know how: Upgrades on a Classic Boat

Our Allied Seabreeze 35, Keewaydin, has just turned 50, so it seemed appropriate to give her (and us) a small present to simplify sail handling—a

Ask Sail: New VHF Nomenclature

NEW VHF NOMENCLATURE Q: I am a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and we regularly use channels 83A and 22A when working. They say

Ask SAIL: Powering Up a Main

Q: My friends tell me that I need to “power up” my mainsail in light winds, but I am not really sure what that means.

Ask SAIL: VHF Portables on Land

VHF PORTABLES ON LAND Q: Our dockmaster tells me that portable marine VHF radios are now permitted for use on land. Does this mean I

Know How: Core Principles

Does your boat suffer from CD? A multitude of aging sailboats do, and it can be ruinous. If you are a sailboat owner, you need

Ask Sail: Stove Troubles

STOVE TROUBLES Q: I have a Broadwater two-burner propane stove with an oven and broiler. It’s from 2003 but still looks new. When I acquired

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The Annapolis Sailboat Show

America’s largest all-sailing boat show starts today. The SAIL team is looking forward to a busy weekend full of new boats and old friends. 

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Henri-Lloyd Returns

Big Weather Gear has announced that they will be bringing Henri-Lloyd gear back to the U.S., starting with their flag-ship store in Newport. The full

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The Future of Teak

As the sailing world’s favorite wood becomes increasingly difficult to source, potential alternatives abound. The question is: whattrade offs Need to be made? 

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