6 tips: Mainsail Trimming
The mainsail is the same as any other sail and that is to maintain the correct position of the draft with the correct angle...
Points of Sail
Your sailboat’s points of a sail refer to the angle between your heading and the direction from which the wind is coming. For safe...
4 tips: Genoa Sail Trimming
The shape of the genoa sail is determined by the draft and relative position of the draft. There are many other parameters; horizontal camber,...
Types Of Ropes and Sailing Knots
Think about it. After making a knot, what’s the last thing you do to ensure it will stay put? You give it a sharp...
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Sail in clear air is important but there are no automatic alarm bells for bad air. Some sailors also are not as sensitive as...
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Storm Tactics in Sailing
We own small sailboats because a fascinating way to use the wind to move us from port to destination. Some of us make our...
