Cruising

There are four adjustments for headsails: a) halyard tension b) sheet tension c) sheet lead position and d) backstay tension.

We love the water, the islands, the anchorages, the towns and the very friendly people of Croatia.

Whether you’re preparing for a distance race or a family cruise, completing a safety at sea seminar is probably the best investment you can make.

The very first area on any boat that can inevitably benefit from modest upgrades is the sail control systems.

by Martin van Breems The Dutchman Flaking System was born out of my frustration with lazy jacks, which catch the mainsail as it’s raised and lowered, cause chafe, and make it harder to properly flake. Since 1986, we have built Dutchman Systems in Norwalk CT, with over 15,000 systems on boats from 20 to 90 feet. The Dutchman allows the sail to neatly flake to either side, without the sharp creases or folds forced in by lazy jacks, which harm modern sail fabrics. Although a little…

by Paul Jacobs Photos by Nancy Kaull except where noted Nancy and I had just returned from the BVI when we were wondering where to go next! The selection process was an adventure. Three earlier trips had been very different, but shared common elements we love: (1) visiting beautiful geographic locations, (2) swimming in warm ocean water, (3) snorkeling among colorful fish, and (4) sailing! In less than a year we had already experienced three wonderful voyages…

by Leslie Ingwall As with most other custom and consumable goods that you buy, you should consider what you are trying to achieve when determining your boat’s canvas needs. Are you looking for function or fashion? When it comes to canvas, the majority of boat owners want both function and fashion because they want their boat to display clean lines and they want to maximize their boat’s usable deck space. When making choices on marine canvas, whether…

Such shorthanded sailing requires a much more developed sense of seamanship and increased ease (efficiency and speed) of using the equipment onboard than sailing with a boat full of people

Officially, there are two sides to St. Martin/St. Maarten – French and Dutch – but in reality there are so many more facets to explore.

When we venture out on our vessels, however, we leave the safety and convenience of our homes and face many different challenges on our own. One of the most challenging is a medical emergency at sea