Gearing Up for Winter Sailing
During my admittedly few winters above the frost-belt, I have only fond memories of the last few days of the season. And Ive always...
Steer Clear of the Marine Cleaner Con
Intent on carrying on with boat projects without impacting the supply chain for essential materials during the COVID-19 pandemic, I started poking around in...
The Boat Show Survival Guide
A few years back at the marvelous Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, Washington (held every September), I was reminded of the hidden dangers...
The Pesky Problems of Boat Pests
Ever since I fell under the spell of E.B. White’s classic tale “Charlotte’s Web,” I’ve been more than reluctant to stomp on every bug...
Treatments to Preserve Ropes and Lines through the Seasons
More sailors in colder climates are finding ways to extend their sailing season through the winter, and we’ve provided a ton of research on...
Hot Water Heater Installation Tips
Although I spent most of my cruising years within 20 degrees of the equator, the landlubber luxury I missed most was not air conditioning...
The DIY Solent Stay or Inner Forestay
Among the many rigging improvements I'm pondering for my Yankee 30 Opal the year ahead is installing a second forestay to allow more flexibility...
Tool Buying Guide for the Cruising Sailor
Holidays are not that far off, and if you are building a list for the sailor in your family (or a stocking stuffer for...
Six Things Worth Giving Thanks For
Of all the lessons the sea can teach, one of the greatest is humility. For going to sea is an act of submission, exposing...
Making Your Own Dimmable LED Light
One of my projects this winter will be to upgrade the interior lights on my 1971 Yankee 30 Opal that I am restoring. The...
Leopard Catamaran Delamination – Leopard 42 Boat Review
Are you interested in a cruising catamaran sailboat? Today we discuss the Leopard 42 and the Lagoon 42. One company is owned by Beneteau,...
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Hans Christian 34/36
The story of the Hans Christian 34 and 36, and their successors, is a microcosm of the history of the Taiwan/U.S. boatbuilding industry. That...