Think your boat is ready to launch? It's all too easy to overlook things during the rush of spring. Use this checklist to jog your memory. To download and print the story for reference, scroll all the way to the bottom.1) Engine & Running Gear How long has it been since you ...read more
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.comRoll the Right Way Although it seems obvious, be careful not to accidently roll up your headsail ...read more
Although many of us say we like to live by the KISS principle, sometimes it’s not so easy to Keep It Simple, Stupid. On sailboats, this is evident in the endless quest to make sailhandling more efficient. Well, it’s my endless quest, anyway. Sometimes it doesn’t pan out that way, ...read more