Bad Holding Ground Primer
Modern anchors of the recommended size that are set and rigged properly offer plenty of holding power in good sand or mud. Except for...
Common Bottom Type Abbreviations
There are 15 basic bottom terms and 58 types listed on NOAA chart 1 (https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/docs/us-chart-1/ChartNo1.pdf), the guide to chart symbols. (We’ve listed only a...
Refinishing Your Boat’s Non-skid Deck
Although you can allow your varnish and hull paint to fade, crack, or peel with no more penalty than the disdain of those who...
Secrets of the Most Accurate LOP on Earth
Excerpted from Seamanship Secrets
When the two charted objects line up as viewed from your boat – say a church spire behind a tank – you...
Acrylic Gelcoat Restorers
Part of our interest in acrylic hull restorers is due to the wide range of opinions on these products. Marketing materials often position these...
Should You Move Your Boat When a Hurricane Is Approaching?
Despite the fact that modern forecasting methods are far from perfect, a large storm almost always is tracked with enough precision to let you...
Post-Hurricane Cleanup: Proceed With Caution
When people are hurt and homes and precious possessions are destroyed or lost forever, a wrecked recreational sailboat seems wholly unimportant. But for many...
Shore Ties and Accessories for Extreme Anchorange
Several sailboat equipment makers have introduced gear to cope with unusual mooring needs, but there is still a lot of improvising. In any ‘extreme’...
Boat Painting: Choose the right brush for the job
Brush choice depends on what the brush’s job will be (transferring paint, smoothing paint, etc.), the user’s preferences, and the project budget. The best...
Sodablasting 101
Sandblasting has been around for decades and is part of the infernal thrum of every commercial shipyard. At the heart of the process is...
What’s the Best Sailboats for Beginners?
Are you interested in learning how to sail? What is the best sailboat to learn to sail on? Which boat should you buy first?...
Latest Sailboat Review
Ericson 41 Used Boat Review
Sailing the Salish Sea on Canada’s west coast is the dream of many a sailor. With a lifetime of sailing dinghies and messing about...