Winterization for Canvas and Sails
October 22, 2025
The weather’s turning cold, and it’s that time of year again.
The weather’s turning cold, and it’s that time of year again.
For many years I hated drilling stainless steel. It’s hard, it requires expensive cobalt or carbide bits and it takes a long time to drill.
In February, Falken, our Farr 65, made landfall in Falmouth, Antigua, sailing just over 3,000 miles in 16 days from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in brochure-perfect
The next big update to NOAA’s Custom Chart program will be in November, drawing criticism from those who want fixes for printed charts now.
Is single sideband radio still relevant in today’s Starlink world?
The May 2025 issue of SAIL is here, and we’ve put a special focus on adventure.
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The Gulf Stream is a fascinating navigational puzzle.
It’s March, and if you’re like most sailors who’ve had to put their beloveds away for the winter, you’re champing at the bit to get
Don’t let the close confines and recurring stresses of living aboard sink your relationships.
