Making its U.S. debut at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show this weekend, the TEMO 1000 is the latest clever electric outboard from the French builder, powering sailboats up to 26 feet.
Two of the most indispensable items on board a cruising yacht are a dinghy and an outboard motor. At anchor or on a buoy,
This past summer I tested the latest generation of electric outboard motors from Torqeedo. These are much more efficient than traditional electric outboards, but with this advance comes a quantum leap in sophistication and electronic complexity.I find it intriguing that these outboards have been designed by landlubbers. One of the owners of Torqeedo, Dr. Christoph Balin, bought a house on
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.
Six days in, and this year’s Route du Rhum has already served up dramatic scenes including capsizes, a crash, and several retirements.
Sailing America’s Intracoastal Waterway.
Photos by Tom Cunliffe Semantics – Chain or Rope? In the golden age of our sailing navies, a “cable” was the huge rope used for
Being a good skipper is about more than just managing the boat.
As technology marches onwards, experience is still our own.
