advice
Ask SAIL: A Crack in the Keel
Q: I am the owner of a 1985 Cal 22 sailboat that is moored during the season in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The boat is in very good condition; however, when I pulled it out of the water at the end of the season in early October this year I noticed a slight crack in the keel that ...read more
When and Why to Use a Charter Broker
Thanks to Google, there’s very little you can’t find online these days. So why, you might ask, would you need an intermediary or agent to book a bareboat charter vacation? The answer is that you don’t need one. However, you may gain value by using one, depending on where, when ...read more
BoatWorks: Holding Tank Set-up
If there is one thing that sailors of any stripe—racer, cruiser, anything in between—can agree upon, it is that they universally detest holding tanks. There is no upside whatsoever to sailing around with a tankful of poop in your boat, and the number of holding tank horror ...read more
Five Industry Professionals Guide to Spring Commissioning
Five industry professionals provide tips on ensuring your boat is ready for the season. Steve Thurston Third-generation sailor and owner of Quantum Sails, Newport, RI quantumsails.com Roll the Right Way Although it seems obvious, be careful not to accidently roll up your ...read more
Know how: Varnishing your Sailboat
There are few boatowners who have never walked the docks and marveled at a beautifully varnished rail or hatch cover. Even boats with no exterior varnish often have some brightwork down below; fiddles, door frames, bookshelves, and mast supports are often finished bright to ...read more