
The Beaufort Scale: Classifying Wind and Sea Scapes
Created in 1805 by Britain’s Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, the “Beaufort Scale,” which classifies wind and sea states according to a dozen different “force” levels,

Created in 1805 by Britain’s Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, the “Beaufort Scale,” which classifies wind and sea states according to a dozen different “force” levels,

How to remove and clean your running rigging for winter.

…And other complaints that will garner little sympathy.

From materials to packing lists, everything you need to know before buying foul weather gear.

During my interview for an entry-level job at SAIL almost a decade ago, I was asked whether I liked to read. When I said yes,

Here’s what goes into reconditioning your boat’s most fundamental navigation aid.

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Sailing America’s Intracoastal Waterway.

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Being a good skipper is about more than just managing the boat.

As technology marches onwards, experience is still our own.