Seamanship
SAIL's Tip of the Week
Presented by VETUS MAXWELL Got a tip? Send it to sailmail@sailmagazine.com Warm her up Sometimes lessons about boats arrive from unexpected directions. Like many a modern yacht, mine lacks the benefit of a proper engine temperature gauge. I wish it had one, because although ...read more
Cruising Tips: Carrying a Kite, Safety, and More
This month: carrying a kite; a shorter scope; steering tips; sail saver; using lights on the high seas. Visibility To Flash or Not Flashing white lights are far more noticeable than fixed ones and can be much brighter for the same average power drain. However, it’s dangerous and ...read more