Cow-hitching the coil of the genoa furling line to a guardrail is a great way to stow it on any boat that’s not too huge. If you’re right-handed and the line is on the port side, as it often is, the …
Ready for action
Cow-hitching the coil of the genoa furling line to a guardrail is a great way to stow it on any boat that’s not too huge. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership …
Heel her off
When you’re aground and the tide is a long time coming (or worse), if all else has failed, try attaching a rope to a spare masthead halyard. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea …
Get shot of it
Nothing is so vile as a 150 per cent genoa with a low-cut clew when it’s reefed well in. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
Ease the sheet
Sailing closehauled with main and genoa set, the mainsail usually ends up somewhere near the midline of the boat. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
Watch the Amps
Some modern plotters are so power hungry that their backs are designed to dissipate heat. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
